HIGHGATE
HIGHGATE SCHOOL
GOVERNORS, ANNUAL A£PORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
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HIGHGATE SCHOOL
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 I JULY 2022
CONTEfrirs
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G¢)vernors' Report
Chairrn4n'5 Foreword
Main Report
1-22
2-22
Statèment of Go¥•rnors' Responslbllltlei
23
Independent Auditors, Report
24.25
Statsment of Flnanclal Artlvltl•s
26
Balance sheet
27
Cash Flow Stat•m•rt
28
Statement of Ac¢ountiDz Policies
29-33
Notès to the Accounts
3&48

HIGHGATE SCHOOL
CHAIRMAN'S FOREWORD
FOR THÉ YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
CHAIRMAN'S FOREWORD
l am pleased to present Highgate School's report and accounts for the year ending 31 July 2022. following another
year of excellent achievemen4 across many fronrs as described more fulLv in this reporL
We have continued to focus on many important aspects of our Development PEan in areas including wellbeing
(both pupil and staffj, sustainabiliry and inclusion and diversity, as set out in more detail within this ReporL
However. our Continuing imperatives as a school- to keep pupils safe and happy and to ensure that they receive
the best possible education - remain constancs: I hope that this ￿POr[ will enable those interested in Highgate to
understand something of the energy and self-refiective deterniination which characteri$e the School in consis￿￿￿¥
Striving to improve how those imperatives are delivered. Additionally. significant commitment continues, and I
hope is captured V*lthin this repor( to look at how we can strengthen what it means, as a school, to be a charity:
l and my fellow governors s¢rongty support the Head's deterniinarton w pursue greater impart still of Highgate as
a chariry.
A few particular highllghts:
The khool and its communiry responded to the current situation in Ukraine by accommodating children
from refugee families into tcs Senior khool from Summer Terni 2022. In toral. eight Ukrainian pupils have taken
up place$ in Senior School with a fvrther two pupils joining in the Lent Terni 2023. Their transition into Highgate
has been smooth and successful,. pupils are accessing learning effectivdy and are beginning to make and maintain
relationships with peers. Some pupils are benefitting from individual and wred Learning SupporL We will appoint
a Refugee Family Support Officer in Lent Term 2023 to provide further support to both pupils and families.
(2)
To help better inform the Governing Body. groups of Sixth Fornier5 now attend ar the srart ol most
Governors. Meetings to discuss a particular relevant topic of the educational offering which has been a very
rewarding addition to help the Governing Body fvlfil its moniwring role:
(3)
Progress continued co be made on developing the necessary planning applications to deliver the estate
plan set our in Haringey's Supplemenrary Planning Document for the Sch¢￿t- like our predece550rs. we need to
look to the needs of succeeding generntions a5 well as the presenL carefully balancing inter-generational costs
where past investment in facilitie5 benefit today's pupi15 and investment now benefits current and future pupils.
I take this opportunity to thank the staff for their enthusiasm and all that they do both co sustain and enhance the
quality and standing of the School, and to spread the same s¢andards of quality and excellence among our growing
rdnge of partner schools. l thank also my fellow governors for their support and unswerying commitment to the
School.
Bob Rothenberg MBE

HIGHGATE SCHOOL
GOVERNORS, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
CHARITABLE OBJECTS
Our charitable objects are Set out in the kheme of Governance as= ( l ) the advancement of education by the
provision of a school in or near Highgate, the provision of incidental or ancillary educational activities, and the
undertaking of associated actiwties for the benefit of the public; and (2) in so far as the Governors think fit (and
so long as they. in their discretion. consider that the object stated in clause l is being properfy provided for) the
relief of the poor.
These object5 have been achieved In-year as set our in the 'ObiectiYes as a School 2021-22, and 'Objectives as a
Charity 2021-22,.
OBJECTIVES AS A SCHOOL 2021-22
The Sch¢)ol vns in its second yvar of its 2020-25 deYel¢)pment plan. Within this plan, the School's Vision Statement
is stated as..
"In what we plan to do, what we accually do and how we measure our success. our pupi15 are our starting
poinL what they experience a5 children and young adults, what they become and the lives they are able
and inspired to lead. So, let U5 imagine our pupils as they leave us:
We imagine a happy, cohesive community whose pupils. from rnany different backgroLTrnd& have learnt to
respect and the experience which emerges from diversiry artd who have grown up in a school which
has taken nothing for granted and has cleared the way for all children, whatever their prior experience, to
feel welcome and to thrive.
They will enjoy lrfe to the full and ￿alue their friendships. Open-minded and alert to opportunity, they will
leave us for places on competiuve courses in a ￿de range of universities in the UK and around the world.
with the ambition. motivation. skills and staying PoV￿r to equip them to study independently and with
success. In their academic learning as well as in their lives beyond the classroom they will have developed
'soft' ski115 along with qualities of self-awareness, resilience and 5elf-confidence They will have developed
their emotional and mental as v•ell as their physical hdth and I￿11 have insight into Nways of preventing and
getcing help for ill health, without fear or shame. They will do voluntary worl work experience and
internships and will be adept ai matching their skills and attributes against possibilities ahead. They will
have worked in parmership with young people in other schools and broken out of any school bubble.
The VAY they have journeyed to their exams. and the understanding that remains with them thereafter,
will be as important as their grades. They will be creative. rigorou5 and eager chinkers and reader5 who
have pursued learning for irs ovm sake. They will have had a taste of competition and of the energising
effect of entrepreneurship- they will be Y￿11 infornied about vnys of living and working sUStainably. They
will have a range of hoblmes and interest5 in which they will have parricipaced with enjoymenc and
commitment. In these. and through service to others, they will have grown as individuals who can lead and
can seNe. They will be thoughthtl and open-minded. conKious of the advantages they have enjoyed and
of the choices and obligations such advantage should bring."
The khool's strategic aims and action5 for the vthole school are stated as..
Embedding Highgate is Here: learnings from the national emergency. Continue to establish
Highgate is Here as our enduring charitable campwgn. encompassing borh our long terni commiunenc to
our bursary provision and partnerships and our response to emerging community needs. such as support
for refugee children ar￿ a comrnitmenc to digid access.. Expanding Par￿erShiP and opportunity..
esLiblishing 'Chrysalis East. for the London Academy of Extellence Tottenham's (LAET) feeder schools,
supporring pupils in these schools and local prirnary Schools to improve outcomes in Tottenham and
increase the number of children able to access a Sixth Forrn education at LAET.

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GOVERNORS, REPORT (¢oTrtinued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
OBJECTIVES AS A SCHOOL 2021-22 (¢ontinued)
Inclusion. Making our khool 'actTrvely anti-racist,; ensuring the voices and experiences of pupils inform
change and policy: Increasing diversiry in pupil applications and acceptance5 by expanding bursaries in the
Senior School and introducing them in thejunior School,. Inityating curriculum review and change; Investing
In and improving staff inclusion and diversity through ￿rgeted recruitment and sector-wide engagement
to encourdge grdduates from minoritised ethnic groups u) look at teaching.
Sustainablllty. Continuing to embed environmental 5UStainabiliry into our thinking and actions. As a
school, HighK4te has a centfdl role to play in educaung our pupils. s(aff (and parents) abour the importance
of environmental suttwnthlity. Our intent is set out in our Environmen￿ Susfainability Initial Srrntegy
Plan.
Income generntion to support our charitable objertivu Idenrfy'ng and testing out opportunitie5
for alternative income generdtion. such as opening an internaiional school: developing commercially viable
remoce learnini. provision of a pre-school offerin&
Improvin8 and renewing facilities. Enatting our esrate master plan to improve and enhance faciltties
in sport science, drama. music and for specialist sixth forni teaching.
Making life easier and better. Professionalising 5chool-home communications: Introducing 'wra
around care, for pupils in the Pre-Prep and Junior Schools., Making it easier to travel to school (expanding
school bus routes, lobbying to improve safer cycle routes. introducing vrdlking buses).
Keepln8 balance In the curriculum. Enabling and getting pupils to do what they love; making the Case
for all subject5 as needed, especially the humanities and creative arts.
Building capacity and thange managemenL Investing in long-temi teacher recruitment,. Dealing
with the challenges of and identifying the opporninitie5 in the interruption caused by building works and
in re-5iting core teaching facilities: Harne55in8 the best of digitauremote leaminglother related activities.
Within our Pre-Preparatory School (Receptyon and Years 1-2). the overvlew of objectives for 2021-22 is stated
To deliver a rigorous yet explordtory and child.led curriculum thar Igni￿ curi05iry and rnotivates children
to embark on 4 lifetime of learning.
To continue to develop the Pre-Prep's role in sustaining strong and r41uable Community Partnerships.
To create optimum provision to ensure that soff development {CPD) raises pupil attainment.
Within ourjunior School (Years 3-6). the oyeriiew of objettives for 2021-22 is stated as:
To extend opportunities for academic stretrh and challenge, 'for taking risks wtthout consequences..
throughout the Junior khool, keeping these flexible and accessible.
To plan pastofdl and academic supportfor the firstjunior School bursary pupils and their families to ensure
that they are 5ettted, happy and equipped to thrive in our school.
To optimise and ccAnmunicate the opportunities of being a larger Junior School through choice.
Withln our Senior School (Years 7-13). the overview of objettiyes for 2021-22 is stated a5:
To compel pupils to meaninglully engage wth and respond to feedback.
To Consider the needs and profiles of all pupils wkth a specffic focus on neurodiversity.
To train and 5UPPOrt Staff to deliver effective, proattive paxoral care that targets the specific needs of
individual pupil5.
To empower pupils by helping them to manage their own wellbeing.
To deepen community engagement by mobilising pupils to 're-think' the fuwre and become positive agents
of change in their 5th001 and beyond.

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GOVERNORS, REPORT (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
OBJECTIVES AS A SCHOOL 2021-22 (continued)
ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL
Academlc
PrevPrePorotory SchooL We have continued to focus on creating more opporwnives for children to lead thelr
own learning and increase their autonomy in the classroom. We ex*nded the use of continuous provision to
Year 2. encournging children to choose resources independencly to supporc their learning. Staff are embedding a
playful. explorauve approach to learnin& ffla￿n£ use of the Errining from last year.
In September 2021 we welcomed an additional 20 children to our Recepuon year group following the closure of
our Nyrsery classes in July. They joined 40 existing Nursery pupils. From September 2022 we will be welcoming
60 new Reception children each year. To accommodate the growing number of pupils. work continued on an
extension to house three addityonal Classrooms and a new librdry.
Equality, Diversity and Indusion have continued to be at the forefront of our work at the Pre-Prep. and we have
worked closely wtth the Junior khool to draw up our Diversiry Action Plan. We have held Several staff trainlng
sessions on areas such as language and unconscious bias. Our focus on %vindows and mirrors, has ensured
children's own backgrounds are refletted in their learnin& as well as all0%￿ng them to learn al>out the diverse
cultures of London, England and the rest of the world. Forums have ￿lOwed parent5 the opportuniry to feed back
on their children's experiences. We have a150 continued to work on our classroom environments, ensuring all
resources are inclusive of all children.
We have introduced and successfully implemented a Restordtive Justice approach to behayiour
management. Comprehenstve trnining for the Depury Principal Pastoral was cascaded to all staff. We have also
focused on intrinsic motivation. encouraging children to develop greater self-refflecuon and to be less dependent
on external validation. As part of this, we have removed physical rewards. praised process rather than outcome.
and made greater use of questions thac encourage self-refflecri¢)n.
lunlor School. The junior School's academic direcuon continLtes to present rhe pupils with the experience of a
curriculum that provides breadth and depth as well as academic rigour underpinned by our character skills
programme. Our primary aim remains to ensure that all pupils can engage with everything we offer, whilst
developing each child's understandin& knovledge and skFlls. as well as their confidence to become the best version
of them5elve5. Over the course of the year, the teaching and learning content has been updated. thus creating a
diverse and enriching curriculum. Through differentiated ac¢ivicie$. curriculum reviews and the deployment of
teaching and support staff, we ensured that our pupils were well supporced. and challenged, within and beyond
lessons.
Sustainability has been at the forefront of thinking throuzhout curriculum updates in all subjects such as reducing
carbon footprint in Computin& focusing on bi¢)diversity in Science and continuing to teach Geogrdphy through the
lens of 'awe and wonder.. Wildlife sanctuaries and bird boxes encourdge local wildlife into the area. Diversity and
Inclusion continue to infomi subject planning in a subtle. measured yet impactful way. In English, we are focusing
on re-designing and re-inYigord(ing the schemes of work co include a conremporary and diverse range of authors
and texts in each year group.

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GOVERNORS, REPORT (continuerf)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL (continued)
Academic (contlnued)
Junior Sehool (eontlnuedl Some particular highlights:
Integration of wetrkbased services such as MS Team5. Trinket.io. krdtch Studios and Raspberry Pi.
Updating online safety les50ns v￿th Common Sense and UK Safer Internet resources. supported by
ChildNet Online Di￿tal leader5 training for Year S pupil5.
Trip to Bletchley Park ¢0 enrich the Year 6 unit on Codebreakers
Adaptation of Design Technology and Engineering (DTE) projects to ensure a smoother trnnsition to the
Senior School, for example focu5inz more on 3D printin& CAD and programming throL¢gh robotics.
Promoting diversiry in English through events with poet Joseph Coelho and author Jasbinder Bilan.
Expansion of the Maths curriculum to include Maths History with links co PSHEE through the lrfe and
work of Alan Turing. Ada Lovelace and other famous mathematicians.
Senlor School. The limitations of examinauons to promote learning are well understood by all, not least by
colleagues at Hishgate who make it their academic mission to teach beyond the exam specification. That said, all
teacher5 Y￿re pleased to return to public examinations in 2022 as this did not put them in the unenviable position
of passing final judgement on Year I l and Year 13 pupils with whom they were used to building an academic
relationship in pursuit of a shared goai f'us against the exam"). Instead. 2020 and 2021 saw teacher5 also act as
the final arbiter over pupils. public examination grddes and this certainly put a strain on wha¢ is ordinarily a
collaborative relatronship.
Ofqual irrfornied schools that grade boundaries would be fixed to produce grade ourcomes somewhere between
2019 (che last set of public examinations) and 2021 (the final year of in-school assessment in re5pon5e to Covid)
and chat schools should expect to see a sharp drop in their performance as a result Whilst there wa5 a drop at
Highgate. it was not sharp and it is cle¥ our pupils in both cohorts out-performed many of their rivals nationally
and in similar schools.. in addition. it is clear thaL retrospectivety. th¢ grade inflauon ar Highgace over the last two
year5 Yrns Ix)th reasonable and managed.
At A-Level 55.1 % of grades were awarded an A*. up from 42.4% in 2019. and sutisucally almost identical to Centre
Assessed Grddes in 2020 (56.8%). Similar trends could be seen at A*IA. At GCSE, 58.8% of grade5 awarded the
top grade "9" up from 49.2% in 2019 and - again - very close to the Centre Assessed Grade % of 60.9. The
cumulative 85.5% of 918 grddes exceeds our 2020 Centre Assessed Grade % of 84. These outcomes compare
very favourably against national averages.
Perhaps. most pleasingly. 83% of Year 13 applicants were accepted inco their firsc-choice university. including 18
medics. These s(atisucs a￿ in line with the significanc gains rnade oyer the last fNe years and. pleasingly. in a year
when schools were told to prepare for more disappointed applicants because of the pressure on university places.
29 pupils matriculated at various Oxbridge colleges and 10 took up places in the US. This is jusi above our average
for the last five year5 in both metrics which i& in turn. significantly above the prewous 5-year averdge.

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GOVERNORS. REPORT {continued)
FOR THE YEAR ÉNDED 31 JULY 2022
ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL (continued)
Academlc (contlnued)
Senlor S¢hog1 (continued). substanti￿ and imporcant work took place in diversifyit)g our Senior School
curriculum, with several new in-housae5igned syllabuses being introduced for the first time. Though certainly
spurred on by the Black Lives Matter and MeToo Movemen￿ this focus on what we teach was well-received by
colleagues who enjoyed i year of not being too troubled by Covid restrictions and could, instead, focus on
refreshing their subject's contenL Thoughtful. collaborntive work took place, which necessitated colleagues
learnin8 new or revi5icing rnateri￿ in preparation for fresh schemes of work This doveuiled neatly with a whole
school focu5 on staff scholarship. Nvhich allowed Heads of DeparDnenrs to put subjecr development at the heart
of their colleagues. Continued Professional DevelopmenL A feature of teaching at Highgate 15 that collea8ue5 are
recruited. in parl because they are excellent subject specialists,. our expettation that they continue to engage with
rheir subjects to support teaching and model scholarship to pupi15 is. in our experience, unusual. It is also a feature
that Heads of Departments ￿AlUe.
Co-curricular
The co<urricular life of all three schools has continued to forni an integral part of pupils, educational experience.
Almost every pupil. in every year group. has contributed to at least one co- curricular venture,. neady every
member of teaching staff, and an increasing number of support staff, have also supported these activities.
The Tr&Preparatory School contlnues to offer a wide rdnge of optional dubs before. durSng and after the school
day. These range from tennis danc< Lego, gardenin& Science, and drama to narne but a few. The children love
attending these clubs and their suggexions feed inw the offer for future terrns.
Following the easing of covid restrictions this year we have been able co resrart our community partnerships in che
wider community. Tvm of ourteachers have supported the local communiry by running weekly sessions outside
of the Pre-Prep: our mussc teacher has offered singing story sessions in a local librnry and another teacher has
taught drdma lessons in a local primary school.
The Corycurricular life of the Junlor khool corrinue5 to provide a wide Yariety of attiYitie5 and opportunities.
With over ￿ different clubs, including the new additions of gardening, sustainable cookery and bird-watching. we
offer a programme which continues to provide the children with an opporwnity to work with others outside their
Class. developing their curiosity and other rtew skills.
In the Senlor School, ￿1 pupils in from Years 7 to l O are required to aitend a lunchtime artivlty once a week.
which include the hugely popular Duke of Edinburgh's Alrdrd Scheme (DofE). spinning, debating. cross-stitching.
and Combined Cadet Force (CCB. Pupi15 of all age group5 choose to attend one (or more) of around 60 lunchrime
clubs and societies open to all age group& advertised at a Societie5 Fair early in school year. Several pupils
5UPPOrted younger pupi15 or helped staff run the in-person attivities and new clubs, such as Anirne and
Warhammer. emerged as a result of pupils across the year groups taking the inittative to run activities themselves.
All pupils in Year$ 9 and 10 took part in off-umeiable a¢uviry days in June where they could choose a couple of
activities. Including ones never offered before such as fishing and urtjan foraging.

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GOVERNORS, REPORT (¢ontlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL (contlnued)
cO￿￿r￿Cular (contlnued)
Specific co<urricular successes included qualifying for the final of the U19 National Schools Chess Championships
2021122. qualifying to attend the Vex Robotics y￿r1d championships in Dallas, USA and winning three Gold medals
at the Olympic Weightlifting Championships as a result of pupils trdining in a club. Two Lower School debate
teams faced each other in the final of the Debating for Everyone Junior Shield Competition.
Sport and Exerclse (SPEX)
SpEx at HIghga￿ aim5 to ensure that every child can develop their own physical literncy. Po$¢-pandemic. we placed
excra importance on health and wellbeing. In October we launched a new ten-year Sport Tours strategy. and took
a co-educational Senior Sports Tour to Manchetter for Football, Netball and Hockey in March 2022.
Junior School pupils t¢)ok part in Yarious SPEX even￿ Such as the distance challen8e where children were
encouraged to cycle, swim. njn or vrnik as far as they could over a certain time period and record their distances.
All children in Years 3-6 represenced the schoJl in either inter or intra-cornpetitions. The expansion of the fixture
calendar ha$ developed further sporring partnerships. and in the L4PS Nelball ISFA Football compet¢uons we
reached the semi-finals and final respettiyely.
Further up the school. widened our offer to include 8asketbaiL Triathlon. Gir15 Football and Boys Hockey -
though all our sport pathNYdyS are inclusive. and a richty diverse co-educational offer is a real strength of the
programme. The reinstatement of Saturday sport ￿lowed Ltrs to organise a full fixwre programme. We regularly
saw up w forty team5 competing in school. county. regional, and national fixtures and competitions on Saturdays.
Keenly contesced Form and House competitions ￿$0 returned with a focus on maximum participarion across year
groups. genders. and sports.
It was an outstanding year for Performance and Excellence in Sporc At the Awards Evening in July, honours were
presented in the following categories- Great Brirain (10). England {6). RegionaUAcademy (12), County (22), Dance
Scholarships (3). An additional 40 pupils V￿re avlarded with Outstanding Achievements in Sport that include
medals at Intemational. National, Regional. and Counry competitions. We have a national champion in athletics.
are national champions in 8ids fives at U13. 14 and 15. and came second in ihe gids cross country naiional schools
final.
Musl¢
After the disruption of the pandemic the nomi￿ incer-genernuonal ensembles and choirs resumed their exciting
programme of conce￿. Under the im¥natrYe trtle of'Looking BacWLookin8 Forward. the year's repertoire wa5
carefully selected allowing for moments of reflecuon (Looking Back) ￿on851de I￿rn5 with pulsing rhythm5 and a
leeling of freedom and release (Looking Forth).
The Michaelmas Term culminated in a fantastic cOn￿rt in-the-round in the Junior School Foyer, which included a
'sound walk, around the Junior School balcony to heara ￿￿ried programme of music performed by a range of
orchestrns and ensembles. The pupils presented sustainable. paper free. spoken programme notes delivered from
the stage to avoid any possible spread of infection. In the Lent Terni a stunning large ensemble concert at
Southwark Cathedrnl feaiured music by Whitacre. Barber, Mozarn Bacewizc and Scriabin. Our talented Pop and
Rock musicians perfomied in a fabulous Contemporary Music Showcase at The Roundhouse alongside pupils from
Londork Academy of Excellence Tottenham.

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GOVERNORS, REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL (continued)
Co*currlcular (continued)
Music (contlnued)
More than 800 pupils, from across the Senior and junior Schools. were involved in individiRI music lessons wSth
53 Visiting Music Teachers. An A8RSM examiner also carne to the School each terni for those pupils who were
raking their Associated Board examinations.
Drama
The Drnma Deparcment threw open its Studio Theatre door5 Y￿th great excirement at the return to live
productions.
In the Pre-Preparatory school. the end of Year 2 show to parents had at its heart an important message about
plastics in the ocean. We also saw a Year 3 production of 'Pandorn's box,, Year 4's Aladdin, Year 5's 'Olivia' and
Year 6's The Lion Kinl. Year5 S and 6 props club took ownership of the amazing visual effects. as well as pupils
from Year 6 and Year 7 (from the Senior School) being re5pon5ible for lighting. Drama Llama drop-in club was
introduced to the Junior School. for children to build on their Social confbdence and emotional expression.
The annual Senior School House Drama began the year and proved, once again, just how re50urceful our pupils
are as they prepared their House pieces enrirely independently- Later in the term, a multi-rolling cast deftly
Switched between character5 to bring to life Brechr's masterpiec< A Caucasian Cholk Circle. Our biennial musical,
this time at the Arts Depot in North Finchley. wa5 Legaty Blonde. The combination of ralented pupils, a fantastic
band and wonderful costume5 and set design. made for a highly enterraining producuon that stayed with us long
after the final curtain came down. Years 7 and 8 finalty got their moment to shine in the Summer Term with
Artjund the World in EiEhty D￿. which brdvely included four casts over four nights as well ￿ a tlying circu& a floating
night garden and a hot air balloon.
Pastoral and Pupll Wellbelng
PiiPII Wellbelng
Further to the developments of the past two years in the pas¢ornl team. this year saw the division of the role of
Deputy Head (Pasto￿} from Designated Safeguarding Lead with the creation of a Director of Safeguarding. This
new role, which works closely with the Directors of Inclusion and Wellbeing. will allow further improyements to
safeguarding policy and prac¢ice. enable closer links with children's Social care. and promote a more strategic
approach to safeguarding training. This has begun with the development of a three-year training framework that
includes regular CPD for teaching and support staff across the Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior School as well as more
learning opportunities for pupils and parents. The Director of Safeguarding has produced a first impressions report.
based on interviews with staff and pupils, and a full audit is planned for the Michaelmas Terni 2023. The Depury
Head (Pastoral) will continue to oversee this work and has coniinued to work closely with che Directors of
Wellbeing and Inclusion on developing holistic pastoral care which supports the needs of all pupils.

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GOVERNORS, REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL (continued)
PUPII Wellbelng (continued)
Further to the School's work on anti-sexism and sexual Violence last year. this year saw the development of a pupil
survey to gather more inforniation about pupils, own experience5 in School. out of School and online. This was
conducted in the Michaelmas Term and the results of the survey were then used to inform the update to the
school's anti-sexism su7tegy in March 2021 Key attions from this are already underway. including the introduction
of an anonymous online re￿rting system for pupils. a review of the confidentiality and reporting procedures (using
pupil voice to infom changes), and changes to the sancrions system. Furthermore. pupils from the Middle School
and Sixth Form were supported to rLFn an anti-sexism pupil fornm with peers from schools across London in
March 2022, promoting discussion of issues important to pupils and empowering them to continue campaigning
for anti-sexism in their own schools. Pupil engagement has been a central part of our pastoral work in this area
and the new pupil Wellbein& Inclusion and Safeguarding Commtttee (WISC) ha5 played a key role in shaping policy,
communication. trdinin& and school Cultu￿ and has plans to develop this through focusing on anti-racism. anti.
bullying, and anti-ableism next year. lft response to recommendations in the Haringey and Independent Reyiews.
a full review of the PSHE curriculum has been undertaken, including input from pupils and some parents, and
new 5¢affing Structure. including a Head of PSHE, put in place for September 2022. Further work on incorporating
pupil and parent voice into the ongoing development of the curriculum is planned. and a staff trnining schedule is
in place for 2022-23. The function of PSHEE and RSE teaching has been reframed to focus on developing 'agen¢y,
belonging and competence, amonN pupils. The success of this will be measured in a number of Yrdys. includini.
pupil, staff and parent surveys- reports- assessmenc and eydluauon of beha￿our trends across the School. Other.
ongoing, focuses for pastofdl improvement are development of a Gender Identiry Policy and Online Safety Policy,
actioning the recommendation5 from the Bursary Working Group including implementing Junior School bursaries.
and beginning to develop a parent partnership agreement to stren8then working relationships beNeen the School
and our parentslcarets, and development of our anu-bullying policy. The pastoral team organised a number of
pastoral presentation evenings for parents and ￿rerS covering such topics as 'Talking to Young People abou¢
Online Activity, and 'Addressing sexu￿ Violence Concerns with Young People,. There have also been ongoing
staff training sessions on issues such as vdting disorder& bereavemenE anxiery. FGM. and racism.
A new Director of Wellbeing. who joined u5 in November, ha5 focused on the development of the wellbeing
service in response to the increased need since the Covid-19 pandemic. including the introduction of a Pupil
Wellbeing Practitioner. increasing the number of counsellors. and worf(ing on the introduction of parent
practirioners in the Junior and Pre-Prep khool* This will ensure a holisuc approach to prioritising pupil wellbeing
and ensure that staff, pupi15 and parents are supported in taking care of our pupi15' fflental health. The Tellmi app
(formerly known as Meetoo) ha5 a150 been introduced for pupi15 as an individual and peer support tool. The
Director of Wellbeing will be working closety with the app's engagement manager to identify themes and trends
which will inform the styategic development of the wellbeing service and a proaccive approach to wellbeing and
mental health.
Staff Wellbelnz
The Staff Wellbeing CoMmit￿e (comprising staff from all parts of the School), was re-invigorated to include
greater diversity of representatives and now meets half-ternily. The Agendi Minutes and Progress reports are all
publicised and uploaded. along WTth other resources. onro the newly created HR and Wellbeing section on the
staff Incranet.
In the Lent Terni, consultants were appointed to help develop a staff wellbeing srrategy. They reviewed all the
relevant documentation (staff surveys discussion group feedback relevant staff data e.g. absencelsickne5s, policies
etc), met wth key stakeholders, and cOndU￿d focus group meetings. Their findings are being shaped into a
strategy Centred around four key objeccive5: Embedding Staff Wellbeing (i.e. delNering clear. cohesive and

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GOVERNORS, REPORT (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL (continued)
Staff W¢llb¢ln¥ (contlnued)
consistent provision); Menol WellbeinK. Line Manager TraininK. Staff Culture. They have also recommended that
we appoint a part time Head of Staff Wellbeing.
In February, 15 members of staff complrfed an excellent trwo4ay Mental Heath First Aid Course and are now
identifiable as points of conoct for staff: they wcaded their training to staff during the Summer Terni INSET. The
HR team has continued to develop its famity and wellbeing policies and over 20 staff volunteered to take part in
discussion groups reviewing the Menstruation and Menopause ￿licy. similar processes will be adopted for
looking at other policies. HR delivered a module of related management training at London Academy of
Excellence Tottenham in JanLWY.
Surtolnoblllty
Work is progressin8 wdl in Environmental Sustainability and we're gaining an increasingly positive reputation for
our work in this area. Environmental Education has been successfulty embedded into the Pre-Prep (through the
Forest School progrnmme).. the PrtrPrep Eco Council held regular lir¢er pick5, set up a gardening club and worked
hard to promote their messages of reducing our water usage to parents, staff and peers. They also helped to
promote our new Walk to School on Wednesday initiative. Through the Junior School Eco Council there were
campaigns to improve air quality in the area surrounding school and reduce waste in the canteen, a5 well as and
the planting of over 1200 5aplin85 along Hamp5tead Lane.
In the Senior School, aspec¢s of Environmental Sustainability are taught acr055 the curriculum and through specialist
initiatives, such as. the Year 9 'Sustainable Futures. Cross Curricular project (physics. geography and Design
Technology and Engineering {DTE))- Capacity has been added to the team through the appointment of an
Environfnental Sustainability Researcher and Project Officer. A biology teacher is the chair of the London Schools
Eco NetworK' in the summer terni, she ran an extremely 5ucce55fiJl CPD Conference for staff from over 40
London schoo15. The Senior Deputy Head responsible for Sustainabiliry Spoke at the Brighton Council CPD
Conference, and various other 'climate and nature. training sessions have been run for staff this year.
In the Lent Terni. Fast Fashion Free February {an inktia(ive that vfts started at Highla￿ four years ago) gained
traction nationally. Other successful eyenrs this year have included: the Clean Air Day campaign.. a 'Green Guide
to a Sustainable Summer, digital magazine. No Mow May. and the Mock Cop 26 (with parmer sch¢xJls}. In January,
a delegation of pupils from the Environment ComMit￿e attended the E5tate5 Committee, arguing that the school
should join the Let'$GoZero campaign - something which was later approved by the full governing body.
We have been working the carbon mit1￿￿On specialisrs. Powerful Allies. and will now seek to identify carbon
mitigation strategies and better use of data anatytics through good Esiate Managemeni prdctice {e.g. completion of
upgraded Elettrical Sub Station Projett on Bi5hop5wood Road- conversioft of sodium lighting to LED Lighting in
Mallinson Sports Centre hall,. and control valves on boilers to reduce gas use by l O-l 5%. Our building services
designs for maior projects are planned ¢0 be carbon zero. e4. through the removal of combustion heating.
An Associate Member (of the Governing Body) has been supporting our work on transporc A survey in
December. completed by over 16CQ pupi15. showed that 32% come to school by car. though only 21 % indicated
thai given the choice. it would be their preferred mode of transport). Actual car usage declines with age as older
pupils use more public transpo￿ though school bus usage remained low. The Environmental Sustainability Trips
Policy has seen staff reducing long and short haul flghts and using the carbon offsetting company MyClimate.com.
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GOVERNORS, REPORT {¢¢>nt1n￿d)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL (continued)
Incluslon and Dlverslty
Inclusion sit5 ac the heart of wellbwn& safeguarding and pastordl car& helping every member of our
School communsty feel a true sense of belongin& safety and that their voices are heard within the parameters of
the Equality ACE 2010 and beyond.
We have been continuing to work an creating an inclusive curriculum. In the Pre-Prepardtory and Junior Schools
there has been much work to increase representation. A highlight wa5 the Year 6 World Expo Project, in which
pupils researched the culture of capital cities across the world, looking at diversity in rerms of religion, ethnlciry,
gender. languages, and pride celebrauons.
In the Senior School. Neurodiversity Sociery vns set up to add to our other socieues (such as Feminist Society,
African Caribbean Cultural Affinity Group and Pride Society) which offer pupils a safe haven to be curiou5 and
empathetic. In Geography. Year 7 had a lesson on 'How migrants often have a "single story" attached to them,,
analyslng how (he media can represent immigration. Year 8 Drama focused on neurodiversity through The Curiou5
Incident of the Dog in the Night Time. In Classics Week pupils gave talks abour Sappho and the expression of same-
sex love between wornen in the ancientworld. During Black History Month, Junior School pupils heard an assembly
by Bigfoot Arts Education on Generation Windrush. while pupils in the Senior School organised an assembly in
partnership with peers at London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (LAET) and London Academy of Excellence
Stratford on the 'Proud to Be. theme.
The PSHEEIRSE curriculum has seen some maior changes. With pupils. created and delivered an allyship
progrdmme for Years 7 and 8 and a bystander programme for Year 12. Both were designed to ensure that pupils
understand the importance of different types of acuon5 and interventions in creating a safe environment for all.
Our Anti-Sexism and Sexual Violence (AS5V) attion plan was updated in July 2021 and March 2022, and refflects
further suggestions from pupi￿. parents and carers, alumni and sraff, and incorpordtes recommendations from the
Independent RevivN and Haringey's Safe8uarding AudiL
Pupil voice remains a critical part ol our inclusion work All pupils in che Senior School were invited to engage in
a listening exercise. an opporcunity to ask que5uons and share thoughts about the Independent Review. Pupils,
teachers and parents have been involT￿l in the Bold Voices Ambassadors Progrnmme, and in September six Year
13$ attended a Governors. meeting to feed back on the School's ASSV response. The pupil-led Feminist Sociery
developed a training session on Peer-on-Peer Abuse for thejanuary joint INSET with LAET. In March 2022. pupils
from Highgate hosted our first anti-sex15m pupil forum, a day of workshops and talks on the subjecL
We have worked with FLAIR to build an anti-rdCiSI culture via an online performance tracking tool and by providing
data-based solutions. and continue to hold focus group sessions with parents and carer5, for example on proposed
peer relationships and peer-on-peer sexual abuse surveys. The Junior School delNered parent talks in September
outlining its culture. ethos and expectations and how parents can support them. Diversity and Inclusion topics are
shared with parents and carers in the new weekly Junior School Teaching and Learning Bulletin, and parents had
the opportunity to feed back on the Pre-Prep and Junior School Inclusion Plan. A key theme that came out of these
discussions was the need to further engage parents on the topic. as well as to strive to break down social barriers
for parents. Four HEh￿te senior leaders attended the inaugural African Caribbean E￿￿￿tion Network {ACEN)
conference, run by a group of ￿ack parents of pupils at London independent school¥ ACEN

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GOVERNORS. REPORT (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL (continued)
Incluslon and Dlverslty (contlnued)
has since facilitated a workshop with parents and carers of pupils who are Black or from mixed or multiple ethnic
groups (of which one is Black).
We have regulady trrined staff on inclusion. for example through INsEf sessions on peer-on-peer abuse, language.
the law, and on the lessons that we can learn and have learned from the testimonials. The Director of Inclusion
provide5 guidance on an Individu￿ and group level. such as Thning 5e55ions for the Pre-Prep on inclusive language
and unconscious bias. Staff across all three schoo15 have also received trainin8 on responding to racist behaviours
and language. To recruit and rerain a more diverse staff body we have partnered with ￿AMEed￿eaCherQO and
The Prosperity ProjecL We continue to share knowledge among staff. for example a Black History and Anti-racist
recommendations list of over SO items and stories of LGBTQ+ pride and al￿ShiP as part of Pride month.
Coreers and Employabilfty
This year, the careers and employ2biliEy programme continued t¢ adapt to a hybrid approach of online and in-
person activity. The second annual Virtu￿ Careers Fair was held in March (for Years I I to 13) wirh over 250
pupils, from Seven schoo15, attending sessions delivered by 35 speakers from a range of industries. The Year 12
Employability Menwring programme ran for its 5th year with pupils from both Highgate and London Academy of
Excellence Tot¢enham (LAET) taking Pa￿ and after-school and lunchtime "Industry Insight" talk5 Continued to be
popular with pupils from Highgate and partner school&
96 fomer pupils and parents supported on-site C￿er$ evenrs throughout the year including former pupils, panel
talks for pupils in Years 9 to 13, the Year 10 Employabiltty Day and the Year 12 prdctice interviews: many others
supported the programme by sharing their advice to pupils through the digital careers Subject guides. Pupi15
continued to acce55 1-2-1 se55ion5 with our Careers and Employabilrty Specialis[ to engage in virwal work
experience opportunities (with over 117 programme enrolments in the year via our online work experience
platforni. Springpod} and to take part in additional in-person opportunities which were created in collaborntion
with fornier pupils. parents and other ex*rnal partners.
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GOVERNOR5. REPORT (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JI JULY 2022
OBJECTIVES AS A CHARITY 2021-22
In 2021-215pecific charitable objettives included:
To embed Highgate Is Here as our enduring charitable campai8n. coverin8 three areas.. bursaries.
partnership5 and responding to emerging needs in OLtr community. The latter includes learnings from our
response dLsring the COVID-19 pandemic. such a5 digital access and support for those facing hardship.
To continue prepardtions to extend the School's bursary provision to the Junior khool to allow children
to attend ￿l￿ga(e on means tested fee assisted places from Year 3.
These were in addition to our continuing objective5:
To continue our commitrnent to 5uppor¢ as the primary educational Sponsor. London Academy of
Excellence Tottenham, which provides an academicalty selective. well-governed sixth forni free school in
a local community where such opportunitie5 are lacking*
To enable teachers co gtve some of their time to local state schoo15 in mutually beneficial ways. so that
more children can have access to the excellent teaching and enriching attivities that Highgate pupils enjoy
every day and Highgate teachers develop profes5ionalty by teaching different pupil cohorts:
To award a significant nunber of bursaries so that children for whom Hi8hgate is the right school can
access the excelleni teaching and enriching activities that Highgate provides, when financially it would
otheThvise not be possible- and
To grow strong and sustained links with schools. charities and similar organi5ations within our School's
local community.
ACTIVITIES OF OUR CHARITY
Partnership Teachins and Summer school
Chrysalis. our partnership teaching progrdmme. now works with over 50 5choo15 across all phases of education,
as well as special educacion and virrual schools, in boroughs across London including Haringey, Camden. Islington.
Ealing and Newham. All three Highrdte schools tontribute to the delivery of our partnership traching projects.
At the heart of partnership teaching ar Highgate sits the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (LAET).
LAET'S exam resvlt5 were especially impressive following rwo years of COVID-disrupted teachin& with 49% of
grades awarded being A* or A and 76% A*_8. This compares favourdbty with 2019. the last time students sat
exams. when 31 % of grddes a￿arded were A* A and 70% A* B. Nearly two-thirds of LAET students gained entry
to Russell Group uniYer5iues. including I I maknng it to Oxford or Cambridge. This 15 in marked contrnst to the
1% of Totcenham school leaver5 attending Russell Group universitie5 prior to LAET being founded.
Michaelmas Term Saw the Chrysalis team take its first tentatlve steps tONYdrds restarting a full programme of
projects with partner schools. Such was the enthusiasm that by the end of the term, m05t projetts were back up
and running in-person. Pandemic-driven innovauons such a5 the use of video conferencing technology have been
retained where helpful, enabling geogrdphitalty distant partner schoo15 to engage remoteby with events such as
talks by higher education institutions.
The Chrysalis team organised mock university inteThiews for approximately 250 pupi15 frorn 13 schoo15. Interviews
were conducted online by teachers from Highgate and LAET as well as professionals with relevant experience In
fields including Medicine and Law. 96 teachers and support staff were invofved. The interview format replicated,
as much as possible. the "real thing" and many pupils spoke of feeling much more confident as a resulc
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GOVERNOR5, REPORT (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JI JULY 2022
ACTIVITIES OF OUR CHARITY (contlnued)
Partnershlp Teathing and Summer School (contlnued)
2021-22 saw the in¢roduttion of new projects with mutua]i¢y at their very core. part of a concerted effort ¢0 learn
from our partners. We have atted as a delivery partner with MESME Maths Circles. which sees small groups of
pupi15 working on Maths problems under the guidance of a Maths mentor. The initial cohort of18 Year 7 pupils
were recruited from 3 local partner schools, wtth H￿hgate Maths teacher5 acting as mentors. Our teachers
receive trnining and resources for the progrdmme. MESME benefirs from Chrysalis. existing relationships with state
schools while pupils benefit from being stretched and challenged by the excellent course material. In similar vein.
engineering and environmental consultants BWB were Instrumen￿ in devising and running an engineering and
5U5tainabiliry Ch￿lenge for 60 Highgate and partner school Year l O pupils. They provided rdluable trnining on
engineerin8 solutions to the staff involved as well as engaging pupils with a realistic and stimulating problem.
The Primary Summer Schools f¢xused on explornuon and discovery for Year 4 and Olympic inspiration for Year
5. Over 130 pupils were led through excitsng acrivities in Drama Scienc& Maths. Design Technology and
Engineering IDTE). and British Sign Language. Year 5 pupils were introduced to sports inclLtding Fives, hockey,
dance. and orienteering. The Years l O and 12 summer schools kicked off with a team-building moming expertly
delivered by Wise Up. Academic lessons led by Highgate and LAET teacher5 Pushed Students in subjects they
were interested in scudying at A level or University, while career5 and employabiliry sessions focused on showing
participants how to creare or develop their CV and personal statemen¢ and to think about what relevant
experience they could gain to help them decide on a career path. There were also visits to Oxford colleages and
talks from Cambridge and Nottingham universitie&
Feedback from participants. parents and carers across all project5 is critical to informing how each of our
partnership teaching projects develop over time. Over 90% d respondents to our feedback surveys for the
summer schools, for exarnpl< either scrongly agreed or agreed that they had enjoyed the events. A similar
proportion of respondents Strongly agreed or agreed with the statement abo￿ being more ambitlous about their
future after the summer school. We continue to work to strengthen our relationships with partner schools and
Owdnisations and to explore new ideas for partnership teaching projects.
Pupll Volunteering and Community Partnerships
Highgate pupils engage in meaningAIl volunteerin& fundraising and donation ac¢ivities vthich promote engagement
with thewider communiry and encourage reflection. The Pre-Preparncory School ran its first commLtrnity
partnership project with Enquiring Schools: Hi8h8ate staff and eight local teachers ran class-based
research projects, which they presented to the resr of the group. The programme will run again this year. In the
Junior School, School Science Club and Partnership Drama earty morning Maths Club and Choir all welcome
children Irom parcner school5.
We rdn a series Of Community Days for each Year 9 class to enable our pupils to invest in our School's ethos of
helping others and caring about our loc￿ communityes. Volunteers spent time improving our outdoor classroom,
with partner schools including Hi8hgate Primary, stmichaels.and Brookfield. and with our local partner
charity Heath Hands. doing outdoor conserydtion. Year 10.5 Environment Morning engaged them in activities
aligned with the School's V+ider environmental and consenrtuon aims, alongside complementary community
organisation5. It coincided with the wider school Clean Air Day initrauve. which involved activities such as litter-
picking with Heath Hands, environmental and conservation public engagement surneys with Citizens UK. and work
with Highgate's Head Gardener and Estates T&Am to Promo￿ biodiver5iry Oll the School grounds. Year 7 and
pupils are in rhe Charity and Community Action society, inspiring and planning fundraising and volunteering efforts
throughout the year, such as bake sales and non-unifonn day.
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GOVERNOR5. REPORT (contlnued>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
ACTIVITIES OF OUR CHARITY (continued)
Pupil Volunteering and Communlty Partnershlps {contlnued)
Pupi15 and $￿ff from Highr4te and LAET welcorned the return of our biennial charrry fitndraising sponsored walk in
October 2021. The combined efforts raised a total of £55.238for our five pupil-selected charities
ActlonAid.Alexandrn Wylie Tower Foundation, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. Extra Cover Sri Lank4 and
World Land Trust. In addition. each Senior School year group ran a series of fundraising and awarene55-raising
activities for their charities of choice. such as pupil busking. Su$￿1nabI¢ fes¢ive jumper day. and bake sales. which
raised over £5,OLKI. We took in-kind and financial donations to support our chosen Ukraine charities UNHCR,
Link to Hope. and D¢xtors for Ukraine. We sent out vttal supplies. includin8 phone5. wheelchairs and crutthes,
clothin& and sanitary products, as well raising over £1 0,200.
The Community Partnerships deparunentf05tered Highrdte's partnerthip with Food Bank Aid charity, enabling all
pupils and staff to donate food and other non-perishable in-kind donations. We amassed 32 car loads worth of
items, feeding more than 325 families throughout the year, extending through to the Summer break when need is
greatesL We maincained our commicmenc to the LFnk to Hope Shoebox Appeal, sending about l 00 shoeboxes
full of festive 8ifts to parts of eastern Europe. and donated a load of books to the Children's Book Project and
Kenwood House.
The Sport and Exercise (SPEX) department continued their charttable work in the borough, h05ting competitions.
training courses. sharing lacilities, providing expertise and supporring workshops. We ran the annual Chrysalis
Summer School and the Haringey Dance Festival, and hosted the Middlesex Netball final. Senior pupi15 gave back
co the School through their leadership and volunteering in ¢oa¢hing and officiating. SpEx's e￿rnal partnerships
grew to Include The Well HQ [fern￿e health and sport). SportUSA (US Scholarships) and we participated in two
important national campaign5,' Let Gir15 Flay (Gids Football) and Sconewall (Inclusion in Sport). In June the
department organised a national Conference called Sport in Her Shoes, focusing on leading research and best
practice provided by The Well HQ. 150 partbcipants from UK and Internattonal Schools attended the tsyo-day
evenL Following this the Director of Sport and Exercise is delivering a new whole school 5rrate8y which look5 at
education through the ftmale lens in. and beyond. sport.
Bur$arles
I I pupils received means-tested fee remission, of v•horn 56 received ICrf)% fee remission. consistent with our
policy ¢0 concentrate bursary avArds amongst children whose parents or carers are able to pay very little or none
of our fees. In addition. 14 pupils were &'ven grdnts ¢O%Ydrds the cost of unrforni and £ l 0.000 was allocated to
enable bursary holders to participate in trips for which there is a charge - request for trip support increased
significantly from the Summer Terni on￿￿rdS. Through donarions from former pupils (Cholmeleians) and parents,
our School also assisted with £28.733 towards the costs of irbstrumental music lessons and additional expenses for
bursary award holders.
The total value of our bursarial support was £1122.532. Of this figure. our School funded £1.923,236. Eighteen
of the I I I Senior School pupils receiving means-tested fee remission were supported by the Friends of Highgate
School Society {a re8iStered charity, no. 1056624) which concributed £199.296: of this 18. 14 received assistance
to help with the continued financial impatt of COVID-19.
We improved our pastoral provision by establishing a ￿irtU￿ Head of House. for bursary pupils focusing on
providing support for their wellbeing and academic progres5. as ￿￿11 as being a key point of contact for thelr
parents and carers. Bursary leavers were asked to complete a ftedback $uNey, speaking with colleagues in the
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HIGHGATE SCHOOL
GOVERNOR5. REPORT (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
ACTIVITIES OF OUR CHARifY (continued)
Bursarles (continued)
We are delighted to be introducing Junior khool bursaries into Year 3, in September 2022.. we have avrnrded four
bursary places for 2022-2023. Much work has gone into ensuring the Junior School is a welc¢)ming environment
where these children will thrive. with their pastordl needs SLtpported.
A full statement of our policy on bursaries 15 available on our website- there is also further information available
for parents and carers within the admissions section of our websic
Costs assoclated with charitable artivities
In addition to the funding associated with bursaries. approximatety £1.260.¢￿ refiects the associated salary costs
for the year (including pension and employerfs national Insurdnce) of our Community Partnerships Director,
Admissions Officer (Widening Access), the Share of staffing costs associated with partnership teaching programme
(including 9.1 full-¢ime equivalent of staff seconded to London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (LAET)) and our
Chrysalis Fell0v￿. Around a further £70,OIXI wa5 also spent during the year on the running costs of our work on
partnership teaching and Community partnerships+ including transpo￿ equipmenL and visits to venues.
FUTURE OBJECTIVES
As stated earlier, in September 2020, a new development plan for the period 2020-25 launched. This plan
brings together our current school priorities, the measures V￿ will take to raise standard5 further and the changes
we are planning to bring about better outcomes for our pupils. The plan inclu¢Jes objective5 which are unlikely to
be achieved without deliberdte or renewed. coordinated accion. Many critical aspects of HIgh￿te School always
remain at the forefront of our thinking throughout- pupil welfare. for example- and are nor therefore included
unless they are the focus of change or particular developmenL This development plan will continue to inforn) our
objectives over the next few year
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GOVERNORS, REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
GOVERNANCE
Structure* governance and management
Our Governor5 (listed in the next section), who are our ChariW5 Trustees, are responsible for the governance
of our School. Highgate 15 governed in accordance with our Scheme of Governance, dated I September 2005. a5
amended, and our Governors are rnembers of the Body Corporate of "The Wardens and Governors of the
possession& revenues. and goods of the Free Grammar School of Sir Roger Cholmeley. Knight in Highgate"
Management is under the direcuon of our Head. Our full governing body meets at least six times a year. The
following four su&committees all meet at least three umes a year. ( l) Financ< Audit and Risk Committee. (2)
Estates Committee, (3) Nominations and Remuneration Committee and (4) Safeguarding Committee. Govemors
drawn from the sub-committees meet periodically to review the ethical dimensions to school policies and, where
required, to consider significant matter5 of educarion policy or prnctice.
The Nominations and Remuneration Committee is responsible for overseeing succession planning to ensure our
governing body con￿n$ appropriate diversity. experience and sknlls, and making recommendations to Governors
about recruitment processes for new Governor5. Recent appointments have involved athertising roles withln our
School cornmunity prior to a sifung and interview process. new Governors receive induc¢ion training.
The Governing Body can also appoint associate members to serve on one or more ofthe sub-committeeslworking
groups andlor to attend full Governing Body meetings. Associate members are often selected to draw on expertise
and experience from ouiside the Governor membership. Currendy an a550ciate member serYe5 on the Estates
Committee and on the Susrainabilrty and Enwronmentsl Exetutrve Commit￿.
In considering the pay and reffluneratFon for the Schoofs key management personnel. the Nominations and
Remuneration Committee, in reaching recommendations for our governing body. consider the nature of the role
and respon$ibili¢ies, trends in pay and competitor saiarTres in the won available from publicly available sources.
Management
The day-to-day running of our School is delegated to our senior leadership team. The Head, Adam Pettitl
exercises the functions of Chief Executive in leading and direcTing the SenÉor. Junior and Pre-Prepardtory Schools,
and report5 to the governing body.
The day-to-day responsibility for management of the Junior khool and Pre-Preparatory School is exercised by che
respective Principals. who report to the Head. New Principals will take up their p05ts in September 2022.. Philippa
Studd (Principal of the Junior School) and Sally Hanc¢xk (Principl of the Pre-Preparatory School).
The Head is assisted in the Senior School by two Senior Deputy Heads, Todd Lindsay and Louise Shelley, a Deputy
Head {Academic). James Newron. and a Deputy Head (Pasrordl), Rebecca Golland together wich a number of
Assistant Heads.
The Bursar, John Pheasan¢ is responsible for the management and leadership of support staff. and the financial
administration of our Sch¢>ol, and reporcs ¢0 the Head. The Bursar also acu as Secretary and Clerk co the
governing body. in which role he reporrs directy to the Chaimian.
The Head, Principals of the Junior and Pre-Prepardtory School& Deputy Heads and &Jrsar make up the Strategy
Management Committee.
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GOVERNORS, REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
GOVERNORS WHO HELD OFFICE DURING THE YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2022
FA&RI
Est*t¢sl Nom&RemJ
S#ftsguardln
Mark B4rb•r MA MRICS FRGS FPSA
Brlan Davidson MD FRCS MB Ch8 MD FACPSIGlyl
FRCSEIHonl
Deputy ch￿rnian
Joan Dwlandes BEdlHons) MA OBE
Katherlne H*yne5 aAIHor15) Med NPQH
Resis￿ed 5 Ortober 2021
Sam Klng QC MAICantabl
Saral MarkaTrd*y MBChB Msc MACGP DKCOG
Leonle Morel MSCM
Kumar P•nl* BA LLDip
Aly Patel MA MBA
Tr8a5urer
Robert M Rothethrg MBE &A FCA ￿A
Chalrrnan
Paul Rothwell MA
Daniel WIddkom￿ MA
l Member olthe Anafit< ALKlit & ATrsk Commit
J Member ol the Estates Commit
J Member ol the Nomina￿OnS and RernUnerati￿ Cornmitt
4 Member ofthe Safegtyardin8 Ct)TThrth.

HIGHGATE SCHOOL
GOVERNORS, REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
ADDRESS OF SCHOOL
Highgate School
North Road
Highgate
London N6 4AY
REGISTERED CHARln NUMBER
312765
AUDITORS
Hayynacintyre LLP
10 Queen Srreei Place
London EC4R IAG
SOLICITORS
Farrer & Co. LLP
66 knncoln's Inn Fidds
London WC2A 3LH
BANKERS
Coutts & Co.
St Martin's Branch
440 Srrand
London WC2R OQS
INVESTMENT MANAGERS
Brewin Dolphin
12 Smithfield Street
London EC IA 9BD
PUPIL NUMBERS AND FEES
Pupil numbers were 1.883 in September 2021. Our fees per tern). in 2021-22. were £7.200 in the Michaelmas
Term and £7,360 in the Lent and Summer Ternis (Senior School). £6.600 in the michaelm￿ Term and £6,750 in
the Lent and Summer Terms Uunior School). £6,235 in the Michaelmas Term and £6.375 in the Lent and Summer
Terms {Pre-Prepard¢Ory S¢hool)- Our fees are inclusive of lunch. the use of book5 and stationery, and practically
all other extras including fvture lrfe membership of our alumni society (Cholmeleian Sociery}. f￿ld work, one
residential trip in Years 7. 8 and 9, aftd day visits in curricular time.
FINANCES
Total fee Income in 2021-22 £38.399.127. The opernting defic[¢ £1.151156.
GoYernor5 conunue their strategy of deploying ￿1 net incoming resources to investing in the School and Charity
to ensure that Highgate keeps, and indeed work5 co improve further. its position as a successful place of learning
and all-round educational excellence. In the current financial year, £10,013,362 VAS spent in respect of this
Investment programm& ensuring that the nee¢Js of succeeding generations of pupils are me( a5 well as the currenL
Investments included the Dining HalllKitchen refurt*ishment and a new building to provide additional ceiching
space5 in the Pre.Preparatory School.
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HIGHGATE SCHOOL
GOVERNOR5. REPORT (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
FINANCES (contlnued)
Dlverslfylng nofvfee income
The School contlnues to offer paid-for courses ar the Mallinson Spor¢s Centre and facilitace filming opportunlties.
Further work is being undertaken to explore other non-fee income opportuniries including let¢ings. hirings and
wider opporninities such as another school and provision of a pre-school offering.
Fundraising approach and perfornhknce
We undertake fundrdising acttvities within the sthool communtty via direct mail. relephone. community
parricipation activities (such as our pupils. sponsored walk), fvndraising even￿ solicitation of individuals,
crowdfunding campaigns and email in line with the Fundraising Code of Prnctice set by the Fundraising Regulator.
Fundraising is overseen by the School's Development Office by sraff all of whom haye detailed job descriptions
associated with th*r roles and receive appropriate training to reinforce our fundrdising ethics. We are registered
with the Fundraising Regulator and adhere to the standards of the Fundraising Code of Practice, and act in
accordance with the terms listed in the Charity Governance Code. Fundraising activitie5 are open. fair, honest
and respectful.. the School does notfvndraise from constituents who are considered vulnerable or in circumstances
which mean an individual is unable to make an infonned decision. No fornial complaints were received about
fundraising activity in the year. Trustees receive reguiar reports regarding fundraising a¢t¢vity and perfonnance.
The year saw donations toward5 bursaries. partnerships. gener￿ fund5 and capital projects. taking the total
received and pledges from parents and Cholmeleians in the year 2021-22 to £1,004.104.
Buildin
Governors remain committed to continuing to invest substanrially in upgrdding and where necessary. renewlng
current academic facilities, to ensure that our physical estate rneets all emerging requirements to a high standard.
Our current prioritie5 include improving drarna. musi4 sports and sixth form facilities. plu5 renewing Services to,
and reconfigurin& our Senior School's Science laboratories. Additionally. in a drive to maintain OLFr fir5t-rate
facilities, our School continues to preserve its historic buildings to improve the look of our School for the benefit
of staff. pupils and the local community. Consequentty work viill continue. as part of our extensive capital
developmeni programme, in up8rdding teaching fa¢ili(ies and repairing the fabric of our historic buildings. In
preparation for a number of planning application5 that ¥e being developed, a Supplementary Planning Document
(SPD) for the School's es¢ate VA5 adopted on 9 March 2021.
To contribute tovrdrd5 the funding of this proyamme. the School entered into a private placement in July 2019
for £60.¢xIO,000 details of which are set out wtthin Note I l a to the Accounts.
Speclflc invertment powersg pollcy and perfomiance
The governing scheme affords our Governors powers in line with those generally applicable to charitable
foundation5. Any investments acquired by our Governors during the year ending 31 July 2021, have been acquired
in pursuance of those powers and within the Statement of Investsnent Policy that our Sch¢x>I has with our
Investment Manager5. Brewin Dolphin. The Invescment Objecuves aims for a toral annual return over rolling
three-year perio& of at least infiauon (RPI) plus 4%. As of Ocwber 2021 perfonnance againsc this objecuve wa5
an annualised return for the rolling three-year period of 3.4% against an annuali5ed return for RPI plu5 4% of 9.PA.
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HIGHGATE SCHOOL
GOVERNORS. REPORT (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JI JULY 1022
FINANCES (contlnued)
Re5eryes Poli¢y
In common wich other independent schools, Highga¢e does not have free reserves readily ayailable to spend on
any of the charity s purposes. As indicated on our balance 5heeL at the year end. our School had total funds
amounting to £79.912.654. This was split between endowment funds of £29,287,184, of which £27.789.363 related
to the net book value of the original endowed property of our School (principalty consutu¢ing our main island site
in our Senior School), re5tritted funds of £3.886,842. namely donations (including pledges) received for Specific
purposes, and, the remainder. unrestyic¢ed funds of £46.738.628. The unre5tricced funds reflect the residual
nvestmenr tha¢ our khool h35 made over the years in the fabric of our building and facilitie5- It 15 not readily
available for spending. The Governors therefore monitor the day-to4lay operations of Highgate through
management of good budgeting procedures and cash-flow. to ensure that it can meet the ongoing needs of the
operdtions of the School and continue to invest in the fabric of the estate and educational provision. Governors
are 5atrsfied that we have Sufficient available cash and facili¢ies to deliver our sts7*gic objectives.
Risk Assessment
Processes are in place to identify risks under the headings of Aimslobjects, Law and Regulation, Governance and
Mat)agemenL Academic, Extern￿ Factors. Operational. Human Re50urce5. Environmental, Technological and
Financial Risks. and the necessary Miu￿tiOns. and a55essments and controls exabtished to manage these are kept
under regular review by our senior management and our Governors, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
The main risks that have been identified, and the pknns to manage those risk& are:
P0litFC￿ challenge to Highgate's chari¢able scatus. This risk is managed by continually developing our
nationally-recogni5ed educatyonal partnerships to become a blueprint for change in educauon. Being a
charity is at the heart of who Highgate is.
Challenges to the financial viability of independent schools by Increases co costs largety outside the control
of schools such as VAT. pension cosrs or inflaiion (such as enery c05ts). This risk 1$ managed by taking
opportunities to engage Contacts in main political parties and other key individuals about the true impact
of putting VAT on school fees and introducing significant further pension increases. In addition. Governors
keep under review costs of current pension Schemes. Energy costs are Moni￿red ¢0 identify where
reduction in usage can be achieved.
Ageing facilities inadequate for modern day teaching and learning. This risk is managed by the capital
programme which aims to addres5 the School's academic requirements by foctssing on buildings in
significanc need of repair5 and renewals.
Reputation of the education and well-being of our pupils and the attivities of our School. This risk is
managed through relevant policies embedded V+ithin our School through meetings. committees. staff and
pupil awarenes5, and having nominated senior managemeni responsible for specific policies. Policies
Include.. safeguarding policies, staff recwitment policie& and health and safery policies. Other area5 of focus
include security and personal safety. In addioon. our School uses professional advisers when necessary.
Affordability of school feesladverse change to economy. This risk Trs managed by reviewing carefully annual
fee increases, looking at Possible aspects of the educauonal and ¢harirable offering that could be reduced
if absolutety necessary, controlling coscs the impatt of which would haye a minimal educational impact and
looking to diversify income by identsfying meaningful non-fee income opportunities to reduce the current
Significant reliance on fee income.
Income and a ca5h-flow to deliver the educationa] offering for the present and continue to invest in our
School and Chariry, including our fabriG for the long-cerni future. This risk is rnanaged by maintaining
pupil numbers. identyfying and resolwng any trends associated with any leavers, looking at non-fee income
initiatives, including fundrrising and borrowin& and ensuring active ca5h-flow managemenc
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HIGHGATE SCHOOL
GOVERNORS, REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
FINANCES (contlnued)
Risk Assessment {contlnued)
Sustainability issues that impatt on our communrry, particularly air pollution. Issue identified as a priority
in our development plan. This risk is managed by the Sustainability and Environment Committee and the
appointment of an Associate Member to the Governing Body who is helping deyelop some trdvel priorities.
Diversity of PLtpils and staff. Issue identified a5 a priority in our deVelO￿ent plan. This risk is being
managed by continuing to reviwN our application processes to attract more applications from groups that
are considered under-represented.
Governors have been pro￿ded with assunnce that risks have been adequatety mitirdred where necessary. It is
recognised that systems can only provide reasonable, but not absolute, as5Ufdnce that major risks have been
adequately managed.
Fixed assets
The fixed assets are as stated in the balance sheet and further detailed in the notes to the financial statements.
They are considered to be available and adequate to fuffil the obligations of our Sthool.

HIGHGATE SCHOOL
GOVERNORS. REPORT (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 I JULY 2022
Statement of Governors. Responslbllities
Goverrtors have prepared financial statemeftts for the financial year that give a true and fair view of the 5cate of
affair5 Of our School and of the surplu5 of the chariw for that period. In preparing these financial statements,
Governors have:
adopted Suitable accounting policies and applied consistentlr.
observed the methods and principles in the Charities SORP:
made judgements and estimates that were reasonable and prudent..
stated that applicable accounting standards have been followed subject to any material deparcures
disclosed and explained in the financial 5tatements- and
prepared the financi￿ statements on a going concern basis.
Governors have kept proper accounting records which disclose. reasonable accuracy at any time, that the
financial statements comply with trust law. Governors have safeguarded the assets of the charity and taken
reasonable steps for the prevenuon and deteaion of fraud and other irregularities.
Governors confirm that the accounts Comply wth the requirements of the Chari¢ies Act 2006 as amended by the
Charities Act 201 I, the Governing Scheme. and the Charities SORP 2015.
Governors confirm that they have complied with the duty in Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due
regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
on behalf of the Governors
Chairman of the Gove
ing
dy and Chairnian of Trustees
4 February 2023

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF
HIGHGATE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HIGHGATE SCHOOL
Opinion
We have audbted the financial statements of Hi8hgate School for the year tftded 31 Juty 2022 whlch comprise Statement of
Financial Attivities the Balance Sheer> the Cash Flow Statement and the note5 to the financial statements. indudlng a summary
of sigftificant accounting polities. The financial reportins framework that has been applied in their preparation is applitable law
and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. including Financ￿1 Reporting Standard 102 The Pjnoncid Reporting Swndard
oppltcobie tn the UK and Republic of Ireland {Unl￿d Kmgdom Generdlly Accepted Accounung Prattice).
In our opinion, the financial statements..
give a true and fair view of the sote of the charity's affairs as at 31 Juty 2022 and of the charity's nèr movement in
funds for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance United Kingdom Generdlly Accepted AccoUn￿n8 Practice,. and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities kn 2011.
Basis for opinion
We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charrues Art 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and
relevant regulation5 made or having effect thereunder. We conducted our aLtdit in accordance with International Standards
on Auditing IUKI IISA5 {UK)l and applicable law. Our respon5Lbiliue5 under those Standards are further descrrbed in the
Auditor's responsibTrlities for the audit of the financi￿ $ratements section of our reporL We are independent of the group in
accordance with the ethic31 requirernents that are releTrAnt to our audit of the financial statements in the UK including the
FRC'5 Ethical Standard. and we have fulfilled our other ethical re5ponsibiliues in accordance with these requirements. We
believÈ that the audlt evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provlde a basis for our oplnion.
Conclusions r•latin8 to ioln8 concern
In auditing the financial 5tatement4 we have conduded that the trustees. use of the going concern basis of accounting in the
preparatyon of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based or the work we have performed. we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions thal
individually or collectlvely. may cast significant doubt on the charitls ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at
least twefve months from when the financi￿ s¢aternents are authori5ed for issue.
Our responsibllities and the responsibilities of the trustee5 respertto going concern are described ￿ the relevantsections
of thi5 reporL
Other Inforniatlon
The trustee5 are responsible for the other Informat￿n. The other information comprises the inforn)atlon included in the
Governors, ReporL Our opinion on the financial Statements does not cover the other inforrnauon and, except to the ex¢ent
gtherwise explicidy stated in our reporE we do not expre55 any forrn of assurance conclusion thereon.
lfi connectyon with our audit of the ffi￿and￿ sotements. our re$ponsibAity is to read the other inforrnatyon and, in doing 50,
consider whethÈr the other informauon is Ma￿rI￿lY Inconsistent with the financial Statements or C*ur knowledge obtained in
the audit or otherwt5e appear5 to be materialty misstated. If wt identify such ma[eri￿ inconslstencies or apparent material
mlsstatemeTrts we are required to determine whether there is a material miss[a￿ment in the financial statements or a material
misstatement of the other infc*rma¢ion. If. based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there Is a material
mi55tatement of this other Information. we are required to repor¢ tha¢ facL We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on whlch WÈ are requlred to report by exception
We have nothing to report in re5pett of the following matters in relatlon to whlch the Charitie5 (Accounts and Reports)
Regulat￿n$ 2C&)8 require us to report to you rf. in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept by the chartty: or
sufficient accounting records have not been kepr or
the Charity financial statements are nor in agreement wtth the accounting record5 and returns- or
we have n*X received the information and explanations we require for our audiL
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF
HIGHGATE SCHOOL
Responsibilities of trustMs for the fiMn¢lal sts¢emeThts
As explained more lully in the tnJ5cees' respon5ibilioe5 $tat•Y*nt (set out on page 23). the trustees are responsible for the
preparation gf the financial statements and for being satisfied that they 8Ne a true and fair view. and for suth in￿rTraI control as the
trustees determine is Trece5sary to enable the preparation of finawKd 5tatrments that are free frorn materHI misstateffle￿ whether
dLte to fraud or error.
In preparin8 the financlal sutements. the trvstees are resp¢)n5ible for ?s¥esslng the chartty's abiltty to contlnue a$ a golng concern.
disclosing* a5 applieabl¢ Ma￿r$ related to going ¢oft¢ern aftd using the going concern basis of •¢¢ounvng unless the tru$tee$ either
Intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operat￿& or have no realirric alternative bul to do 50.
Audltor'$ responsibilitles for the audit of the finandal statements
Our obiectives are to obtain reasonawe assurance about thether the financial statements as a whde are free from materlal
mis$tat¢menL whether due to fraud or error. and to issue èn auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a
high level of assurance. but is not • guarantee that In cOn￿¢t¢d in accordance ISAS {UKI will always derecr a materfjal
misstatement when it ￿$ts. mi￿ratementS can ar￿ from fra￿ or error and are COn￿dered material if. Indlvldualty or in rhe
aggregite. they could reasona1￿Y bE expectya ro inknce the ¢¢owthni¢ dE¢i5ions of y5ers tskefi on the basil ol these financial
statements.
Based on our understanding of the charitabk conwny and the environment in whKh it operates, we ideThtif￿d that the principal
risk$ of non<0m￿lanceS with laws and regulations related to the regulatory requirerrthts of the Charity Commission and the
Independent Schools I￿￿torate IISII. and we conwdered the extenz to which non<ompliance might have a material effect on rhe
financial 5taternenrs. We also considered thos¢ ￿w$ and regu￿11￿$ that have a direct imp¥t the wepardwon of the fifiancial
statements such as the Charities Act 2011. Chrityts SORP12019) and payrdl taxes.
We evaluated Mar￿Ment'S incentives and opp)rn￿l￿ for fraudulent manipulation ol the finaTrCi￿ sratements (including the risk
of override of coThtrols) and de￿frn1ned that the prnClp￿ risk wa5 relatrd to the recogrmtion of vohjntary incorne. Audit procedures
performed by the ￿ment tearn included..
Enquirie5 01 management re8¥din8 correspondtrte regulators and ttx authormes..
Dixussions ￿ management induding cowdÈratitsn ¢1 known or suspetted Instanc￿ of non•coryJliance wlth Itws and
rezulation antj fraud-
Reviewing the C¢￿trolS and procedwes of the charrty. Prticdady in r￿at￿ to the reCO￿n$ of income and processing of
payments aThd payroll, to ensure these were in PL1￿ throughout the year.
Review¢n8 relevant minucts of meevn8s held durin8 the cowse of the year.
E￿lu￿￿￿g managements controls designed Eo prevent and ¢Jetect irregularitl
Reviewing and testin8 iournal entries made in the yt¥. Paruc￿arty those madè as part of the year end financial reportin¥
proce5s,' and
Challen8in8 assumptions and jud8emenu made by manage￿t in their critycal accounuhs estimates whieh comprise
depre¢i*uor4 bad debi proYisityK accnd% dthrred in¢v)me and th¢ ¢las*fowi of prvptrti¢>
Because of the inherent limitations of an audiL there 15 a risk that we not detect all irre8ularitKs including those leading to a
material mis5taternent in the financial statements or Th)Tr-compliance with regulation. This r15k increases the more that complAntÈ
wlth i law or regulatiors Is rernoved from the events and transacuons rellecEed in the finaThcLal statemenrs, as we wlll be ￿s$ likely
io become aware of instances of non-compliance. The is ￿$0 grearer reprding irregularities ¢xcurring due to fraud rather than
error. as fraué involves inrentional ¢onceaknenL for8try. tollusw omiuion or mi$representatic)n.
A further des¢riprlon of our responsibilit￿$ for the au¢JÉi of the f•ancial stttements is locattd on the Fnancial Reporting Councll.
website at
.frc.or .u auditorsres onsibilitie5. This descriptK•n form5 part ol our audithr'5 reporL
Use of our report
ThSs reporL 1$ made solely ro the charicy'$ frustx as a body. in accordance vlith seuson 144 of the Charitie$ Au 2011 *nd
regulatlQll5 made under 5ecuon 154 ofthatAcL Our auditwork ha5 been undertaken 50 that we migh¢ Sta￿ to the charity'5 trustees
those matters we are required to state ro thtyn in an Auditor's report and for no other ptrpox To the lullesc ex￿nt permitted by
law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to aryone other than the charity'5 trustees 35 a body for our audit work for thi$
reporL or for ihe ownion5 we have formed.
aysmadntyre LLP
Ststutory Auditors
9 F4bru3ry 2023
10 Queen Str¢eE Haee
London
EC4R IAG
Haysmacinwe LLP is eligible w act a5 an auditor in ternis of seuion 1212 of the Companies Art 2006

HIGHGATE SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IULY 2012
Total
2021
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funth
2022
Notes
INCOME FROM:
Charftoblt rtrtlvltles
School fee5 recwrdble
Other eduotlonal income
Anclllary tradlng income
3&399.127
441.105
1.3Q1193
38.399.127
441.105
.300,193
36.556,380
234.950
891,430
Bank and other iN￿r*st
Investment Income
Voluntary sourc
Donatlons
I IOJ45
4.742
10.354
26.974
63.900
26.308
10541
248.686
75S.418
I,(￿1.104
1.062.888
T•tsl Income
40.504,198
767.109
10350
41.281,857
38.835.856
EXPENDITURE ON:
ROl￿ng fvnds
Fundraising and deYebprn*t
Flnanee Costs
Chorltoble oeti¥lties
Sthool opEr3ting ¢o$1S
141.722
1.774.0
141.722
1.774.OC#)
113.456
1.774.000
39,n8.098
780.193
40.$18.291
35.743.856
Tot471 expeRdltur•
41.653.820
780.193
42.434,013
37.631.312
NET INCOME
{1.149.6221
113.rA41
10,550
1.204.5H
Galns on investrnent assets
rran51er5 beNeen hjnds
(56.3821
{56.3821
305.291
14
1.149.622
11.149.622)
Net movement in lund5
(1.149.622)
{13.0841
(45.832}
(1.208.538)
1,509.e35
lances brought IcThard
at l Auwst 2021
47.888.250
3m9.926
29,333.016
81.121.192
79.611,357
Balances urried forwud
at 31 july 2022
£46,73&628
£3M86M42 a9.287,184
£79.911654 £81,121,192
AH amounts derive frrAn continuwy attivit
All pins and losses recognlsed In the year are InckKled kn the sf*ment of finamchl acriyit
Full cornprauY¢ fyires ftsr the y¢ar endtd 31 Juty 2021 arÈ shown th r￿* 10.
The accomp3nyhg notes are arb InteyaTr part of th15 5utsm8nL
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HIGHGATE SCHOOL
BALANCE SHEET
A5 AT 31 JULY 2022
2022
2021
Not•s
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investments
103.687.26S
1,684,472
96,637,925
1,718,995
105.371.737
98,356,920
CURRENT ASSETS
Stock
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hnd
48.869
3.297.361
49.234.396
40,559
3.635.894
54.925.422
10
51S80,626
58.601,875
CURRENT LIA81LITIES
Creditors - dut withii ¢)ne year
(13.243.858)
(10.n7.9551
NET CURRENT ASSETS
39.336.768
47.873.920
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIA81LITIES
144.708.505
146,230.840
Creditors- due after one year
(64.795.851)
{65,109,648)
TOTAL NET ASSETS
£79.911654
£81.121.192
Represented by..
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
12
29,287,184
29.333.016
RESTRICTED FUNDS
3.886.842
3,899,926
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Designated and general fund5
14
46.738.628
47.888.250
TOTAL FUNDS
£79,912.654
181,121.192
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Goveming Body on 29 November 2022 and were
signed below on its behalf by-
RM ROTHENBERG MBE BA FCA
TA
A PATEL MA MBA
Chalm7an
Treasurer
The i¢¢ompanying no￿ are an integrdl part of thls balance sh￿(
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HIGHGATE SCHOOL
CASH FLOW STATEMEKr
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
2022
2021
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH
FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income
{GiinsllLos5 on in¥estmenrs
Depreciation
Interest pald
Inrere5t and dividend5 r•t*Wdbl¢
Decrease in stock
Iln¢reasel In debtors
IncreasellDe¢reasel in ¢reditor5
(1,2￿.538)
56.382
1964.022
1.774.000
(137.328)
18.310)
338.533
1201106
1,509.835
1305,2911
2,774.413
1,774.C¥)O
190.2081
1.742
(245.731)
IMI.010
N•t cash flow from op¢r•tlng ortlvklei
5,980067
7,059,770
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds on sale of fixed assets
Purchase of fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of iThve5tments
Purcha$¢ of in¥esEments
(Incr￿seY Decrease in investment cash
Interest and diyidends received
(10.013.362)
312,845
(351.9841
17.280
137.328
14.717.744)
273.163
1289.1231
(5.0281
90,208
Net cash umd In InvestlnE a¢tfvltS•9
19.897.893)
14.648.524)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Interest pald
Cash infl*)ws from new bo￿0￿
{1.774,OCKI)
{1.774,CQOI
Net cash umd In Imi¢sdni artlvldes
(1,774,OCQ)
11,774,OCQ
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS IN
THE REPORTING PERIOD
£(5.691.0261
637.246
Cash and ￿$h equbvalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash e4uiwdlents at end of reponing ptr
54.925.422
49.234.396
54.28&176
54,925,422
£(S.691.0261
£637.246
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT
At l Augurt 2021 cashl10￿ At 31 July 2022
CA$h and cash equtvajents
Cash
Borrowin8S
Debt due within one year
Debt due after one year
54,925.422
15.691,026)
49,234.396
(60.OC(J.CW)
{60.000.0001
{£5.074.578)
15.691.026) 110,765.6041

HIGHGATE SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOA THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
General Information
Statement of Compliance
The financlal statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS102), the Companies Att 2CM)6 and the Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable to chariues preparing their accounts in accordance with the financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) - second edt¢ion effective l JanLRry 2019.
The accounts are drdwn up on the hiscorical cost basis of accounting. as modified by the revaluation of
investments and reydluation of land and buildings.
Having reviewed the funding facilitie5 aydilable to the School together with the expected ongoin8 demand for
places and the School's future projected cash flow5. the Governors have a reasonable expectation that the
School has adequate resources to continue its ac¢ivityes for the foreseeable fucure and consider that there
were no material uncertiwnues over the School's financial viability.
The effect of Covid-19 has also been assessed by the Governors and, by reviewsng the charity's ongoing
activities its forecasrs and risk5. the organi5ation remains financially viable. With regard to the next 12
months, the most significant areas to be monitored closely by the executive include the continuance of
education in School, blended and remote, and the healdK safety and wellbeing of our Sfaff and pupils.
Governors will continue to monitor these closely.
Notwithstanding the challenges associated Covid-19. Govemors, monitoriftg of performance and
wellbeing indicate that overall there has been no si8nificant impact on our actiyiues that cannot be managed.
An updated financial forecast ha5 been prepared to assess the impatt of Covid-19 and Governor5 have a
reasonable expettation that the School has adequate resource5 to continue for the foreseeable future. As a
resylt of the private placemen( any 5i8nificant change is likely to impact on the pace of delivering the capital
progrdmme. Accordingly. they also continue to adopt the going concern baws in preparing the financial
statements.
The School is a Public Benefit Entity re&s￿red as a cFwiry in England and Wales (thariry number.. 312765).
Critlcal a¢¢ountln8 judgements and key sources of estlmatlon un¢ertalnty
In the appllcation of the accounting policie& Governors are required ro make judgements. estimates. and
assumptions abou¢ the Carr￿n8 fdlue of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historic￿ experience and ocher factors that are
considered to be releTrrdnL Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The es¢imates and undertying assumptions are rewewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accountin8
estimates are recognised in the period in vthich the estimate is revised rf the revision affects only that period.
or in the period of the revision and future periods rf the revislon affecced current and future periods.
In the view of the trustee5. the depreciation rates charged are the Governor5 beste5timate of useful economic
life for the asse¢ and changes could result in a material adjustment of the carrying amount in subsequent
years.
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STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
The following accounung policies have been applied consistently in de￿Ing with 1￿m$ which are consldered
material in relation to School'5 financi￿ starements.
Fees and similar earned income
Fees receIva￿e and charges for services and use of the premise& less any allowances, 5cholanhips. bursaries
granted by the School ardinst those but including contributions received from restricced funds, are
accounted for in the period in which the serlice is provided.
Investment income
Investment income from dividend& bank balances and fixed irrterest $ecuri¢ies is accounted for on an accruals
basis.
Donatlons. legacles grants and other voluntary Income
Voluntary income is accounted for as and when entidernent arises, the amount can be reliably quantified and
the econ¢)mic benefitto the khool 15 considered probable. This particularly impacts on accounting for pledges
where the School is notified of income during a financial ye¥ bu¢ ¢he income wll nor ac¢ually be received
until a later accounting year. Such income is recognised upon confirn7atyon of entitlement where it is probable
that the income will ultimately be received (not on receipc). The detail of pledges 'previously recognised.
(pledge5 recogni5ed in eadier years, Accounts that had not been received by 31 July 2021) and 'pledge5 carried
fonNard' (a combination of (a) pledges 'previousty recogni5ed' that had sull not been received by 31 July 2021
Ib) new pledges made but not received during the period l Augutt 2021 to 31 July 2022 and {c} any change5
to pledges 'previousty recognised. where 1¢ is no longer probable that the income will ultimately be received)
is set out in Note 3b.
VolLtntary income for the School's general purposes is accounted for as unresuitted and Is credlted to the
General Reserve. Where the donor or an appeal has imposed trust law re5triction5, voILtntary income is
credited to the releydnt restricted fund.
Expenditure
Expenditure is accrued a$ soon as a Itabilicy is considered probable. discounted to present Yalue for longer-
term liabilities. Expenditure attributable to more than one c05t category in the Statement of Financial
Activities is apportioned to them on the basis of the estimated arnount attributable to each acrNiry in the
year. either by reference to staff time or the use made of the underlying as5et& as appropriate. Irrecoverable
VAT is included with the item of expenditure to which it relates.
Governance costs comprise the cosrs of running the charity. including strategic planning for its furure
development. exrernal audi[ any legal advice for the School's Governor5, and all the costs of complying with
constitutional and statutory requirements. such as CO￿ of Board and Committee meetings and of preparing
sratutory accounts and satisfying public accountability.
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HIGHGATE SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (contlnued)
Tanglble fixed assets
Tangible assets are included at their net book value at the year-end.
Expenditure on the acquisition. conKrucuon or enhancement of land and building5 of a capital nature together
with vehicles, furniture, machinery. ICT infrastructure and orher equipmen¢ of a capital nature are capitalised
and carried in the balance Sheet at historical COSL
Other eXpendi￿re on equipment incurred in the normal day-towday running of the School is char8ed to the
Statement of Financial Acuyities as incurred. IndividLAI items costing less than £1,000 are normally written
off as an expense in acquisition.
Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of all relevant tangible fixed assets less estimated residual v￿ue
based on current market price5. in equal annual instalments from c¢)mmencement of the projert over their
expected useful economic lives as follow5:
Freehold Property
Furniture and Equipmenc
Furniwre, Equipment and IT
- Motor Vehicle5
- 2% of carrying ￿ue
- 2-10% ¢x 20% on cost
- 20% on cosr
Included in freehold properties ¥e residential properries ovmed by the School that are le£ on a short-temi
ba515, and subjett co short notice periods. The propertie5 are held at cost and V￿re acquired in line with the
School's continuing devel¢Jpment strdtesy and as such are treated as operational property and not investment
asset&
Investments
Listed investments are fdlued at market y￿￿e as at the balan￿ sheet date. Unrealised gains and105se5 arising
on the revaluation of invesDnents are credited or charged tt) the Ststement of Financial Attiyities and are
allocated to the appropriate Fund according ro the "ownership of the underlying assets.
Stork
St¢xk represents goods lor resale and is valued at the loV￿r of cost and net rdisable TrAlue.
Fund accountlng
The charitable trust funds of the khool are accounted for as unrestricted or restritted income in accordance
with the terms of trust imposed by the donor5 or any appeal to vthich they may have responded.
Funds
The School maintains four type5 of furKI:
(a) End¢wment- where the capital is held in perpetuiry and income genera￿d used for charitable purposes
expenditure:
(bl Restricted- where the purposes for which funds may be used have been re5tritted by donors:
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STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Funds (contlnued)
{c) Desygnated-where the fund5 are unres￿Icted butwhere the Trustees haye designated them for a specific
purpose,.
(d) Generdl- where the funds are unrestricted and not designated.
Endowmert Funds
The original land and lyJilding5 of the School are subject to a pernianent endowmenL The Endowment Fund
reflects the rebased cost of assets principalty constituting the m&n Island Site. following engagement with the
Charity Commission. as at 31 July 2016.
The Sinking Fund represents recoupment of the proceeds on disposal of endovm)ent property.
The Prize Fund consists of a number of indiv1thJ￿ prize funds ser up by donors for the provision of prizes.
Restricted Funds
The Library Fund consists of three funds named (i) Burdett-coutts. (li) Furnival Jones and (iii) J F Newsome
Charitable Trusk and exists co prowde books and equipmenr for the School library.
Designated Funds
The building reserve represents funds genet2ted from appeals and transfers from unrestritted funds. The
reserye reflecu that part of the School's unrestric*d fvnds which relates to property.
Penslon costs
Retirement benefits to ernployee5 of the School are provided through two pension schemes. The pension
costs charged in the Statement of Financial Activities are deterniined a5 follo
(a) The Teachers, Pension kheme - This scheme is a multi*mployer pension scheme. It is not possible to
identify the School's share of the undedying assets and liabiliues of the Teachers. Pension Scheme on a
consistent and reasonable basis and therefore, as required by FRS102. accounts for the scheme as if it
were a defined contribution scheme. The School's contribution4 which are in accordance with the
recommendation5 of the Government Attuary, are charged in the period in which the salaries to which
rhey relate are payable:
(b) The ISPEN is a multi-empl¢yer defined benefi¢ scheme. The assets of the scheme are held independently
from those of Highgate School in an independendy administered fvnd. The costs recognised during rhe
year relate to the movement in the year end liabiliw.
(c)Other pension costs are tharged in the accounts for defined contribution schemes represent the
contributions payable by the School during the year.
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HIGHGATE SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Operatlng leases
Renta15 under operdting leases are charged on a strdighc-line basis over the lease term. even rf the payments
are not made on such a basis. Benefits received and receirdble as an incentive to sign an operdting lease ¥e
similarly spread on a strai8ht-line basis oyer the lease terni.
Financlal Instruments
Basic financial instruments are init1a1￿ recognised actransacrion value and subsequently measured at amortised
with the exception of investments which are held ac fair fdlue. Financial assets held at amorrised cost comprise
cash at bank and in hand. together with trnde and other debtors. A specific provision is made for debts for
which recoverability is in doubc Cash at bank and in hand is defined a5 all cash held in instant access bank
accounrs and used as working capital. Financial liabilities held at amortised c05t c¢)mprise all creditors except
social security and other taxes and provÉsions.
Creditors and provlslons
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event
that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation
can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are nornially recognised at their settlement
amount after albowing for any trnde discounts due.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recogni5ed at the setdement amount due after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepwd net of any trade discounts due.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand inclLTrde5 cash and short temi highly liquid investments with a short maturlty of
three month5 or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or Similar accounL
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HIGHGATE SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNT5
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 I JULY 2022
FEES
2022
2021
Fees receiyable con515t OF.
TuityoTr fees
Music fees
40.095.035
614.576
38.109,173
604,81
40.709.611
(321.269)
38.713.984
1389,1 $91
Less.. Alowances
Less.. Bursaries funded from unrestrKted funds
Less.. 8ur5aries funded from restricted funds
(1.314.065)
{609,171)
11.192,7981
150&4711
(1,923.236)
{65.979)
11,701.2691
(67,1761
Less.. Scholarships
£38.399.127
£36.556,380
Scholarships. bursaries and other awards were paid to I l O pupils {2021: 1161. Within this means tested bursaries
totalling £1.923.236 were to 93 pupils (2021: £1.701.269 to 86 pupiLsl.
OTHER INCOME
2022
2021
Other educatlonal CharItab￿ Incomè
Entrance & r￿￿$tration fees
Lettings
Other educational incorne
174,600
87.372
179.133
226.162
8.788
441,105
234.950
Other anclllary a<tlvltles
Mallinwn Sports Centre
Other income
Rents
Educational visi
6th Form and Tuck Shop income
394.680
20,959
7S6,285
104,221
24,048
64,498
196,769
572,393
57,770
1.300.193
891.430
£1.741,298
£1,126,380
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HIGHGATE SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE AccouKfs (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
3& DONATIONS AND LEGACIES (2022)
Unrestrfrted Restrlrt¢d
2022
Restrlcted Funds
Unres¢ric¢ed donations
755,418
755.418
248,686
248,686
248.686
755.418
I,ClJ4,104
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES (PRIOR YEAR)
Unrestricted Restrirted
2021
Restricted Funds
Unrestrirted donation5
979,(A9
979,649
83,239
83.239
83.239
979.649
1,062.888
3b. BREAKDOWN OF DONATIONS (see explanatory comments wlthln Accounting Polklesl
2022
2021
Pledge5 previously recognised
Donations received in-year
Pledges carried forward
(1420,796)
186.513
1238.387
,429.2881
1.071.380
2.420,796
Donations income
I.W4.104
1.062,888
4& ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
2022
2021
Audltors, remuneration - audit fees
Auditor5, remuneration - other servi¢es
Depreciation
34.140
8.640
2.964.022
34,080
1.440
2.774.413
35

HIGHGATE SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (¢ontlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
4b.
Average Staff
Numbers
2022
2022
Total
Staff Costs Depyeciatlon Other
Teaching costs
Welfare
Premises
Grants, avArds and Pr￿e$
Support costs and
governante
Fundraising and
Development
Fillance costs
Mallinson Sports Centre
395
23.26&138
1.16&764
5.493.242
1482.657 25.748,795
1.126.429
2.295.193
1884.337
7.341.601
17.940
17.940
1409,525 5,095,823
36
1964.022
75
1686.298
127.756
13.966
141.n2
1.774.0
18.939
1.774,000
18,939
554
2&742.198
1964,022 10,727,793 42,434,013
PRIOR YEAR
Average
Staff
Number$ staff C4)sts Depreclatlon Other
2021
2021
Teaching c05t5
Welfare
Premises
Grants. awards and prizes
Support costs and governance
Fundraising and Development
Finance costs
Mallinson Sports Centre
383
49
35
21.688.486
1,077.031
1,451693
5.387.013 23.075.499
673.938
1.750.969
1597.296
6.824.402
7,922
7.922
1.580.946
4,042,158
10,860
113,456
1.774.C
1.774.000
41906
41906
1774,413
1461.212
101596
537
26.781018
1774.413
8,074.881 37.631.312
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HIGHGATE SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
GOVERNANCE INCLUDÉD IN SUPPORT cosrs
2022
2021
Remuneration paid fo auditors
audit seryices
other seThices
Governors. reimbursernent to Governors, expenses
34.140
&640
540
34.080
1.440
285
£43.320
£35.805
The support Costs relate to the Charitable xtivity Of running the School.
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HIGHGATE SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
STAFF COSTS (In¢ludlnz related party transathons)
2022
2021
The aver4e number employed by the cornpany within each
category of persons was..
Teaching Staff
Support staff
395
159
383
154
554
537
The costs incurred in respect of these employ￿ we
Wage5 and salaries
Social Security costs
Pension cosu
Terrnination payments
21,860,378
2,426.013
4.413.261
42.S46
20,377,855
2.194,613
4.184.550
25.0
£28.742.198
£26,782.018
re￿Ie employee benefits of 8 {8- 2021) key man4tment personnel
£1,701.634
£1,62&089
2022
2021
The nurnber of higher paid employees VAS:
TaxablÈ emoluments band=
60.000 - £70.c(IO
£70.000 - £80.000
£80.000 - £90.WO
£90.000 - £1￿.0
£ioo.000- £i10.c
£110.000- £120.C
£120,000 - £130.rAK)
£130,000 - É140.0fy)
£140.000 - £ I so,0
£150.000 - £160.oco
£160.000 - £170.oc(I
£170.000 . £I80.L￿O
£180.000 . £I90.L￿O
£210.000 - É220.Cw))
£340.000 - £3SO,Ofy)
£390,000 - £400,0fy)
5S
33
48
27
The number with retirement benefits accruing was:
Of which contributions amouTrt to..
108
94
11.768.S86
£1.640.899
During the year the khocA obtained. wrthin its genernl Insurdftce. professional Indemnlty and governors liability
in5uran¢e coytr of £1 O.000,OCLI {2021: 110.(M)o.(x)o).
In add4tion to the remuneration palé to the key managemenr personnel. the School provides fee remission to Staff
typical of the independent sector. Foans to a55isi in house purchasing and accommodatlon to staff who are entitled to
accornmodation by ￿rtue of their role.
Other expenditure Includes an amount of £540 which rdates to travel expenses for ts¥o members of the Governing
8ody12021.. £285 lor one members).

HIGHGATE SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE AcCoU￿rS (¢ontlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
No Governors received any remuneratson or benefit5 other than the expenses disclosed above from the School or
any connected organisation. There are Governors during the year who have pupils at the khool; the arrangemenrs
are on che Same basis as for other parents at the sch¢)ol. There were no re￿ted party transaction5 during the year.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold Land Equlpment
and Permanent and Motor
Buildlngs
Vehicles
Total
COSTIVALUATION
At l August 2021
Additlons
Dlsposals
134.901.883
10.013.362
19.6351
13181 1883
i 0,013,362
2.089.OTrJ
{9.6351
Ac 31 July 2022
144,905,610
141826,245
2,079,365
DEPRECIATION
At l August 2021
Charge for the yr4r
Llisposals
38.263.958
2.964.022
19.6351
36.466.901
2.86&327
1,797.057
97.695
19,6351
At 31 july 2022
41.218,345
39,333.228
1.885.117
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 july 2022
£103.687.265
£103.493.017
£194.248
At31 luly2021
£96.637.925
£96.345.982
a91.943
The original land and buddings of the School are subjec¢ to a pemunent endowmtnt See Note 12.
Depreciau'on calculated on a hFstori¢al basls wtyjld be ltswer by £495.700 than the amount shown above {2021:
lower by £495.7001.
39

HIGHGATE SCH¢)OL
NOTES TO THE AccouKfs (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
FIXED ASSET INVE¥fMENTS
Total
2022
Total
2021
Endowment
Market valu¢
At l Au8U5t 2021
Additions
Disposals
Rerdluations
1,678,881
351.984
{310.536
{58.6911
1,67&882
351.984
{310.536)
15&691)
1.357,631
289,123
{225.5861
257.714
1.661.639
1.661.639
1.678,882
Cash aNYatllng investment
22,883
21833
40.113
At 31 luty 2022
11.684.4n
£1.684.472
£1.718.99S
STOCKS
2022
2021
Catertn& cleaniD& Stationery
£48,869
£40.559
DEBTORS
2022
2021
Fees
Loans to employees
Prepayments and accrued inc¢
Other debtors
839.029
119.299
1310.661
28.3n
593.051
57.511
1830.428
154.904
£3.297.361
£3.635.894

HIGHGATE SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
10. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
2022
2021
Bank deposi¢ and current accounts
49.234.396
£54.925.422
I la. CREDITORS
2022
2021
Fee dèposits
Fees received in athance
Audi¢ & accountancy
Accru2I5 and deferred income
Other creditors
5,198,757
.579.947
33,000
5.960.336
471.818
3,946.264
1.777.295
31400
4.072.767
899,229
13.243A58
10,727,955
Due after one year
Adv3nee payments
Pension proyision
Other Loans
3,￿3051
1.792,C(10
60.CW.CQO
4,03&648
1.073.000
60.000.000
Total creditors
£78.039.709
£75.837.603
On the 24 July 2019, the School en￿red inw a private placemeni for £60m funding paid to the School in three
tranches to assist in the financing of the 5thod's capital programm¢ The first drawdown of £20m was weived on
24 july 2019 wbth an interest rate of 3.01% repayable on the 24 Stptsmber 2054. The second drawdown totsllin8
140m w35 received on 24 September 2019: £10rn with an bnterest rate of Z91N repayable on the 24 September
2044 and £30m with an interest rate of L94% repayable on the 24 September 2049. For all three tranches the firs¢
interest payrnen¢ made on 24 Marth 2021 and will C*)ntinue at srx+monthly intemls thereafter.
At 31 J￿Y the School had the folowing annual comrr4tments under non*cancelIab￿ operdtlng1&3ses'.
2022
2021
Leases expiring wthin l year
Lease5 expiring bthveen 2- 5 Y￿r5
Leases expiring bets¥een grea¢er than 5 years
12.183
7.027
14.659
19.210
19,210
£33.869
41

HIGHGATE SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (c¢)ntinued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
I ADVANCE FEES
2022
2021
After 5 years
Within 2 to 5 years
Withln I to 2 years
286,847
1,619,755
1,097,249
627.739
2,022,147
1,386.762
3.fy)3.851
1.579.947
4.036.648
1,777,295
Within l year
£4,583,798
£5,813,943
2022
The movements durM)g the year on the accrued liability under the
ontracts were:
Balance a¢ l ￿gu# 2021
New contyacts
5,813,943
653.987
6.467.930
11.884,132)
Amount5 UtilÈsed in payment offtts:
To the school
4.583,798
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HIGHGATE SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE AccouTrifs (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
12.
ENDOWMENT FUND5
Balance at
l Ausyst
2021
Transfers
Between Investment
Funds
Ins(lossts)
Balance at
31 July
2022
Net Intomel
{expendlture)
Property Fund
Sinking Fund
Prize Fund
Furnival lones Library Fund
Arthur (Bill) and Beryl FRld
Memrial Bursary Fund
Zikel Musrc Fund
27.789.363
291.271
582,798
28.917
551939
27.789.363
297,015
564,238
27,491
525.675
374
10,176
5.370
(2&7361
{1.4261
(27,2641
87.728
{4.3261
83.402
£19,333.016
10.550
156.3821
£29,287.184
PRIOR YEAR (2021):
an¢¢ 4t
l August
2020
Transfers
Between
Funds
B￿anCe at
31 July
2021
Net incomel
Invèstmènt
gains(lovJes)
Property Atnd
&'nkin8 Fund
Prize Fund
Furnival lones Library Fund
Arthur {Blll) and Beryl Field
Memorial Bursary Fund
'kel Music Fund
27,789.363
239.386
456.082
23.012
440.024
27,789,363
291.271
581798
28.917
551939
364
9.681
51,521
17.035
5,905
11915
69.813
17,915
87,728
£29.017.680
£10.045
05.291
£29.333,016
erop2£￿.. Represents the ntt book tdue as ar 31 Juty 2016 of the endowed propery ol the School, principally
Constituting the main Island Sire.
Represents the recoupment required under a Chariy Commission scheme on the Udlisati¢￿ of
endowed funds in eartier years whith expires in 2021
EtÈuEuud.' Represents donauon5 recwved 4¥there the capital element was to be retained and the income ari51ng
tilised for awards to pupils.
EUrDly￿.. Represents a donafion rKeNed where the capital elemen¢ wa5 to be retained and thè
income arising u¢ilised for the library.
a hjnd es¢ablished from which the income 15 to provide bur5arial
assistance at the discretion of Governor
ZikELE￿.. A fund escablished from which the incorne be used for or towards music tuition {including the hire
of the associated instrument) for a promising puwl entsring the sthool who would not othetwise be able to afford
the cost of such tuition.
43

HIGHGATE SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (¢ontlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 I JULY 2022
13. RESTRICTED FUNDS
Balance
at l August
2021
Transfers
Between
Funds
Balan¢e
at31 July
2022
Net Incom•1
(expendltur•)
Investment
8alng1(lo$se5)
Fumlval lones Library Fund
Outreach Projert
Rob4n Barnard Bequest
Bursary Fund
LA
Digital Access
Open Door
Arthur l&'lll and Beryl Field
Memorial Bursary Fund
Learning Support Fund
Hardship Fund
C>ther Funds
Menthl Health Fund
Buildings Fund
Refugee Fund
3J28
696
29.750
2.879.912
249.715
29.364
54.431
505
10.077
3,833
10.773
29,750
2.629.037
618.126
28,651
S4,431
$0,875)
368,411
(7131
SO.236
179.544
74.579
9.805
137.566
201.1)J)
9.654
(107.363>
59,890
72.181
74,579
11,393
77.814
201.250
15.134
1,$88
(59,752)
250
15.134
£3.899.926
£(13,084)
3.886.842
PRIOR YEAR (2021):
Balance
at l August Net Incomel
2020
(expenditttre)
Tran5fer5
Between
Funds
8alanc•
at31 July
2021
Investment
galn51(105s￿)
Furnival lones Library Fund
Outreach Project
Robin Barnard Beque5¢
Bursary Fund
LAET
Di¥tsl Acce$3
Open Door
Arthur (Bill) and Beryl Fidd
Memorial &Jrsary Fund
Learning Support Fund
Hardship Fund
Other Funds
Mental Health Fund
Buildings Fund
1840
488
696
3,328
696
29,7SO
2.879,912
249.715
29.364
54.431
29.750
2.759.578
160.ni
70.805
54.431
120.334
81994
(41.441)
40.896
311.824
61.879
9,805
66.828
2O).C
9.340
1131280)
11700
50.236
179.544
74,S79
9,80S
137.566
201.000
70.738
1.000
£3.769.357
£130.569
£3,899.926

HIGHGATE SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE AcCoU￿r5 (¢ortlDu¢d)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
13. RESTRICTED FUNDS (continued)
￿[￿[￿￿.. donations received to￿ardS the improvements in library facilrries a¢ Htste School.
Rob1￿￿. for the benefft of pupils wishing to pursue careers in medicine or science.
.. donations received fr¢)m fundraising to be used to fund fUty￿ bursaries at the khool.
' donations recetved for the purposes described In the fijnd
name.
Q92D￿r. donation receiveil to encour3ge puw15 in their explanation or vndersranding of the Christian faith.
See Noo 11
ZIk¢LfJ￿.' see Note I I
d¢)nations received to hdp children at our partner 5th001s who have litde or no access to a computer.
La￿. A fund following a Gala event and other donao¢)ns throughout the year to raise money for LAE Tottenham.
ard5￿. donation5 rece￿ed to help farnilies who art struggling to pay fees due to unforeseen circumstances.
Qther dona¢ion5 received for CCF and PPSIJS.
Loao)wkn' donation received for addi¢bonxl 5taffin8 to strengthen Learning SupporL
12ll1aLE￿. donation received toward5 stsffing costs for enhanced mend health provi5i9n.
donation received to help develop the building￿fabriC of the khool.
14. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Balance at
l August
2021
Transfers
Net In¢omd between
(exp•nditur•)
funds
Investment
galnsl
(105ses)
Balance at
31 July
2022
Properry Fund
47.8M250
(1,149.6221
46.738,628
Revenue Resetve
(1.149.622)
1.149.622
TOTAL
47,888.250
(1.149.622)
46.738,628
PRIOR YEAR (2021):
8alance at
l August
2019
Tranrfers
between
funds
Investment
gainsl
(11)55es)
Balance at
31 July
2021
Net Incomel
{expendl￿re)
Property Fund
46,824,320
1,¢)63,930
47.888,250
Revenue Reserve
1,1)63,930
11.063.930)
TOTAL
46.824.320
1.063.930
47.888,250
The Property Fund retlects the net book fdlue of unrestricted fixed assets together with the proceeds of as5e¢
disposats which the Governors int￿d to reinyesr In fixed assets.
45

HIGHGATE SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CODtlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
15. ANALYSIS OF THE Nrr ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Net Current
Assets less
Llabilitlts
Fix
Long term
Uabllities
Total
Endowment Fund5
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted:
General
Oe5ignated
27.789.363
1.684.4n
(18&651)
3.886.842
29.287.184
3.88&842
75,897.902
35.63&577
(64.795.851)
46,738,628
103,687.265
1.684.4n
39.336.768
(64.795,851)
79,912,654
PRIOR YEAR (2021):
Net Curntnt
Assets less
Liabilities
Fixed
Long term
Uabllltles
Investments
Total
Endowment Funds
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted =
General
Deslgnated
27.789.363
1.718,995
1175.342>
3.899.926
29,333,016
3,899,926
68.8K562
44.149.336
(65.109.648)
47.888.250
96.637.925
1.71&995
47.873.920
(65.109.648)
81.121.192
16. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
2022
2021
Authorised and contrncted for
£2.640.0
740.6C(¢
17. PENSION COMMITMENTS
Te¢%hets' Perthon Stherne
The School parricipatès in the Teachers. Pension Schemt C￿e TPSJ for irs teathing soff. The penS￿)n charge (or the
year Trncludes contributions parable to the TPS of £3,260.16012021= £3.08&842) and at the year-end £Ntl12021- £NII)
was accrued in respec¢ of con¢ributson5 to thi5 xhem¢
The TPS Is an unfunded mulfiomployer defined benefits pens4¢)n scheme governed by The Teachers, Pensions
Reguhtions 2010 (as amended) and The Teachers, Pension Scheme Reg(flations 2014 las amended). Members
contribute on a "pay 25 ytyj go" basis with contributions from rnembers and the employer being credited w the
Exchequer. Reurernent and other pension benefits Ire paid by publK fund5 provided by pl￿arnent.
The employer contrfburion rate is Set by the Se£￿tary of State followin8 scheme valuations undertaken by thÈ
GovernmentActuary's Department. The most recent actuarial valvation of the TPS was prepared as at 31 March 2016
and the Valuation Repor4 which was published in March 2019, confirmed thar the employer contributlon rate for the
TPS would increase from 16.4% to 23.6% from I Septeffl￿r 2019. Employers are also required to pay a scheme
administyarion leyy of 0.08% giving a ¢otal empbyer contribution rate of 23.68

HIGHGATE SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
17. PENSION COMMITMENTS (<ontlnued)
Teochers. Pension Stheme Icontinued)
The 31 March 2016 Valuation Report was prepared In accordance with the benefits set out in the Scheme regulations
and under the approach specified in the Direetions. as they applied at 5 March 2019. However. the assumptions were
considered and set by the Department for Education prior to the ruling in the'McCloudlSargeant case,. This case has
required the courts to consider cases rerdrding thè irnplernentation of the 2015 refomis Eo Public SeThlce Pensions
intluding the Teachers, Penslon&
On 27 lunt 2019 tht Supreme Court denied the government permission to 4ppeal the Cour¢ of Appeal's judgment
that transitional prowsM)n5 introduced ro the refom)ed penslon scheme5 in 2015 gave rise to unlawfvl age
discrimination. The government is respecting the Court's dectsiort and has said it wlll enrdge fully with the Employment
Tribunal as well as empkjyer and Member representstNes to agree how the discrimlnatlons will be remedied. The
government announced on 4 Febnjary 2021 that it intends to proceed with a deferred thoice underpin under which
members will be able to choose either legacy or refornied scheme benefKs in respect of their service during the period
bemen l April 2015 and 31 March 2022 at the pO￿t they become payable.
The Trs 15 5uE4ett to a Cost cap mtthanism which t*As put In place to protett taxpayers unforeseen changes in
scheme costs. The Chief Secretsry to the Treasury. having in 2018 anntyjnced that there would be a review of th15
cost cap mechanism. in january 2019 announced a pause to the cost cap mechanism following the Court of Appeal's
ruling in the Mccloudlsargeant case and unil there ￿ certainty about the value of pertsions to employees from Aprll
2015 onwards. The pause Ivas lil￿d in Juty 2020. and a consultation wa5 launched on 24 lune on proposed changes to
the (05¢ Control mechanisrn following a reMew by the Goyemment Attuary. Followng a public consultation. the
Government have accepted three key proposals recommended by the Goyernment Ac¢uary. and are aimin8 to
implemen¢ these changes in time for the 2020 Y￿UatiOn
The 2016 cost control valuations hwe Since been completed in January 2022, and the results indicated tharthere would
be no Changes to benefrts or member contribut￿n$ required. The results of the c05r c3p Yaluation are not Used to
set the employer contribution rat4 and HM Treasury has confirmed that any changes to the employer contribution
ratè resultlng fr¢)m thè 2020 ￿lUationS wlll take effect In Wl 2024.
lthul the 2020 valuation 15 Cgmpleted it 15 not possible to condude on any financlal impact or fvture changes to the
contribution rates of the TPS. Accordin8ly. no pro¥i5ion for any 3ddruonal part benefit pènsion costs is Included in
these financial statement&
Pension Trust
Hi8hgate khcd partltipatts Mi thè Indeptndeftt khools. Pension Stheme IISPENI. The Stheme is funded and is
contracted out of the 5t3te scheme. ISPEN is a multi-employer defined benefit scheme. 256 employees currently
parricipate in the scheme. 248 employees parricipate on a fin￿ salary basi5 wsth a 1180 accrual rdte. From I September
2022. these employees made a contribution of 6% of pensionable salary ro the scheme whereas the School made an
increased employer contribution of 30.6%. A fvrther 8 empkjYe￿ who pre-1996 were Members of the Highgate
School Retirement and Death Benefiu Scheme. participate on a final salary basis wth a I16￿ accrual rate. These
employee5 mde a contributKJn of 6% whereas the Schoofs contribution increased to 42.6%.
The last form￿ valuation of the scheme wa5 perforn)ed Js at 30 Septefflber 2020 by a professionally qualified actuary
using the Projected Unit Method. The marker walue of the scheme's assets at the valuition da¢e was £201.1 million.
The valuation reyealed a Sho￿￿1 of assets compared with the of liabilities of £55.2 million. Following
consideration of the resulcs of the actuarial valvati4)n. IE was agreed thar the shortrall of £55.2 million would be dealt
with by the payment of deficit contributions. from all Parrici￿OnI employers allocared in line wlth their estimated
share of the scheme liabiliti¢5. of £2.7 million per annum from I Stprember 2022 to 30 June 2032. These defic1¢
c¢)ntributions are in addition to the long-terni joint contriburion rate5 (highlighted above).
There is a potential debt on the employer that ctyjld be levied by the Trustees of the scheme. The debt 15 dve in rhe
even¢ of ¢he employer ceasing to participatr sn the scheme or the sthemt wnding up. Highgate School has been
notified by the Pensions Trust of the estsmated empk•yer debt on Mthdrawal from the Independent khools, Pension
Scheme based on the financ¢al posivon ofthe Scheme a5 at 30 September 2021. As of this date the estimated employer
debt was £10.288.573. This amount 1$ Trot prowded for in the accounts as it 15 not considered likely that the School
will fvlty withdrdw from the scheme.
47

HIGHGATE SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (¢ortlnU￿)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022
18. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
COMPARATIVE FIGURES BY FUND
Total
2021
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Notes
INCOME Fft0￿.
Chorltttble ortlvliles
khool hes receNable
Other educatyonal inrwe
Ancillary tradin8 Inco￿
InVeStn￿￿tr
8ank and other interest
Investm8n¢ income
Voluntary wurces
36556,Wl
234.950
891.430
36,556.380
234.950
891.430
63096
4.956
63.900
26.308
lo.￿1
83.239
979,649
1.061888
37A34.851
990.960
10.045
38,835.8S6
EXPENDITURE ON:
Rolslttg fvnds
Fundraising and devd¢)pnent
Hnance cgsts
horltttble actlvltl•i
S¢hool tsperdting cosrs
113.456
1.774.&
113.456
1.774.lJQJ
34M3.465
W391
35.743.856
Totsl •x*endl¢ur*
36,no.921
860.391
37.631,312
NET INCOME
1.063.930
130.569
10,045
1.204,544
Gths on Investment %sets
Transfers betwe￿ tumds
305291
305.291
14
11.063,930)
1.063.930
Net rnovernent in hnds
1.063,930
130.569
315336
1.509,83S
Balances brtyJgh¢ for%*drd
at l August 2021
46A24.320
3.769.357 29.017.6eo
79.611.357
Balances carrled foTh¥ard
at 31 2022
47m8.250
3.899,926
29,333.016
£81.121.192